The Old Fox

Felling

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Old Fox 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 16 October 2024 by Gateshead.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Old Fox, from February 2020 to October 2024. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2020 to 4 in 2024.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Old Fox.

Food hygiene rating history for The Old Fox
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
24 February 2020	4 / 5	Good
16 October 2024	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Old Fox in Felling 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?

Carlisle Street,
Felling,
Gateshead,
NE10 0HQ

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

Who inspects The Old Fox?

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

Questions about The Old Fox

What is The Old Fox’s food hygiene rating?

The Old Fox has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 16 October 2024.

When was The Old Fox last inspected?

The Old Fox was last inspected by Gateshead on 16 October 2024.

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.