The Old Fox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gateshead
The Old Fox 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 16 October 2024, 20 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: Carlisle Street, Felling, NE10 0HQ
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Fox sits behind roughly 1,170 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,170 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ← The Old Fox | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 202 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Old 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 Old Fox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Other catering premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Aspen Court Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bamlings Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
Questions about The Old Fox
What is The Old Fox's food hygiene rating?
The Old Fox has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 16 October 2024.
Is The Old Fox 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 Old Fox last inspected?
The Old Fox was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gateshead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Fox?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Fox compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Fox holds a 4. 197 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects The Old 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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The Old Fox is one of 97 rated food businesses in Felling. See every hygiene rating in Felling →
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