The Fox Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Malvern Hills
The Fox Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Broadheath, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8QS
How it compares in Malvern Hills
In Malvern Hills, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fox Inn sits behind roughly 390 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 390 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 13% | ← The Fox Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 227 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Fox Inn 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 Fox Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastham Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Baiting House at Upper Sapey Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| The White Pheasant At Orleton Court Farm Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Spilsbury & Jones Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| Red Hen Cookery @ Lindridge St Lawrence CE Primary School School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Lindkidz Wraparound Care Caring Premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Lindridge Pre-School Group Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Lindridge Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.4 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Fox Inn
What is The Fox Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Fox Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 13 December 2024.
Is The Fox Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fox Inn last inspected?
The Fox Inn was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Malvern Hills Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fox Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fox Inn compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, while The Fox Inn holds a 4. 62 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects The Fox Inn 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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