The Fox Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · West Oxfordshire
The Fox Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Albion Centre, 1 Market Place, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DD
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts The Fox Hotel among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← The Fox Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 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 Fox Hotel 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 Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rustic Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| MOR Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Nash's Bakery Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 December 2024 |
| The Co-op Retailers - other | 41 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Kings Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2024 |
| Zonda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Spice Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Flamin Flavours Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Fox Hotel
What is The Fox Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Fox Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 17 March 2026.
Is The Fox Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fox Hotel last inspected?
The Fox Hotel was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fox Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fox Hotel compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Fox Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Fox Hotel 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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