Fox and Hounds
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Fox and Hounds is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Fox and Hounds. Fox and Hounds, Barton Road, Thurston, BURY ST EDMUNDS, IP31 3QT, in the Mid Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 4 April 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Mid Suffolk oversees 838 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Mid Suffolk is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Fox and Hounds. Fox and Hounds, Barton Road, Thurston, BURY ST EDMUNDS
- Postcode
- IP31 3QT
- Local Authority
- Mid Suffolk
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1404300
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Fox and Hounds?
Fox and Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Mid Suffolk.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Fox and Hounds last inspected?
Fox and Hounds was last inspected on 2024-04-04. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Fox and Hounds located?
Fox and Hounds is located at Fox and Hounds. Fox and Hounds, Barton Road, Thurston, BURY ST EDMUNDS , IP31 3QT, in the Mid Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP31 postcode area.