The Fox & Duck

Hitchin

Heads up: The Fox & Duck no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Central Bedfordshire. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Fox & Duck scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 1 November 2021 by Central Bedfordshire.

What does this rating mean?

The Fox & Duck in Hitchin has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

149 Arlesey Road,
Stotfold,
Hitchin,
SG5 4HE

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Fox & Duck. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Fox & Duck?

Food hygiene at The Fox & Duck is inspected by Central Bedfordshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Fox & Duck

What is The Fox & Duck’s food hygiene rating?

The Fox & Duck has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 1 November 2021.

When was The Fox & Duck last inspected?

The Fox & Duck was last inspected by Central Bedfordshire on 1 November 2021.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

Has The Fox & Duck closed down?

The Fox & Duck no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Central Bedfordshire, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.