The Running Fox Cafe Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Northumberland
The Running Fox Cafe Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 June 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: Rothbury Road, Longframlington, Northumberland, NE65 8AE
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Running Fox Cafe Ltd among the 2,779 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← The Running Fox Cafe Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 Running Fox Cafe Ltd 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 Running Fox Cafe Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Carrs Corner Ltd Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Granby Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| R Green & Son Ltd Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 August 2025 |
| St Mary's Church Room Other catering premises | 202 yards away | Exempt | |
| Longframlington Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Old Mine Smallholding Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Longframlington Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about The Running Fox Cafe Ltd
What is The Running Fox Cafe Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Running Fox Cafe Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 25 June 2024.
Is The Running Fox Cafe Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Running Fox Cafe Ltd last inspected?
The Running Fox Cafe Ltd was last inspected on 25 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Running Fox Cafe Ltd?
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 Running Fox Cafe Ltd compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Running Fox Cafe Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Running Fox Cafe Ltd 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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