The Fox Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Gloucestershire
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 23 February 2026, 4 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: Fox Inn, The Inner Down, Old Down, BS32 4PR
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
In South Gloucestershire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fox Inn sits behind roughly 1,402 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,402 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ← The Fox Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 437 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Masons Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Old Church Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Caterlink At Marlwood School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Win Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| The Square Bakehouse And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Impact Food Group Dolce @St Helens C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Perry And Son Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
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 South Gloucestershire Council on 23 February 2026.
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 23 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire 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 "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 Fox Inn compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, while The Fox Inn holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire 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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