The Fox Hotel
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Fox Hotel is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at Albion Centre, 1 Market Place, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DD, in the West Oxfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 March 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. West Oxfordshire oversees 1,117 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in West Oxfordshire is 4.9 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. 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
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Address
- Albion Centre, 1 Market Place, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
- Postcode
- OX7 5DD
- Local Authority
- West Oxfordshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 870556
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Fox Hotel?
The Fox Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by West Oxfordshire.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
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 Hotel last inspected?
The Fox Hotel was last inspected on 2026-03-17. 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 Hotel located?
The Fox Hotel is located at Albion Centre, 1 Market Place, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire , OX7 5DD, in the West Oxfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OX7 postcode area.