The Hungry Fox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Medway
The Hungry Fox holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Hempstead Valley Drive, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3PE
How it compares in Medway
That puts The Hungry Fox among the 1,577 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ← The Hungry Fox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 171 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Hungry Fox none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Hungry Fox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Bakers And Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
| Bella Italia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Bobatime Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2024 |
| Avenue South East Caring Premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
Questions about The Hungry Fox
What is The Hungry Fox's food hygiene rating?
The Hungry Fox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 12 May 2024.
Is The Hungry Fox safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hungry Fox last inspected?
The Hungry Fox was last inspected on 12 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hungry Fox?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hungry Fox compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and The Hungry Fox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects The Hungry Fox and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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