The Fox Goes Free
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Fox Goes Free is a pub/bar/nightclub located at East Dean Lane, Charlton, Singleton, Chichester, PO18 0HU, in the Chichester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 February 2026, 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 5 — 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. Chichester oversees 1,438 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Chichester is 4.9 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
- East Dean Lane, Charlton, Singleton, Chichester
- Postcode
- PO18 0HU
- Local Authority
- Chichester
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 147662
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Fox Goes Free?
The Fox Goes Free has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Chichester.
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 The Fox Goes Free last inspected?
The Fox Goes Free was last inspected on 2026-02-23. 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 The Fox Goes Free located?
The Fox Goes Free is located at East Dean Lane, Charlton, Singleton, Chichester , PO18 0HU, in the Chichester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PO18 postcode area.