The Ginger Fox

Albourne

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Ginger 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 11 November 2025 by Mid Sussex.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Ginger Fox, from May 2021 to November 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 4 in 2025.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Ginger Fox
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
2 May 2021	5 / 5	Very good
11 November 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Ginger Fox in Albourne 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?

The Ginger Fox,
Muddleswood Road,
Albourne,
Hassocks,
BN6 9EA

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

Who inspects The Ginger Fox?

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

Questions about The Ginger Fox

What is The Ginger Fox’s food hygiene rating?

The Ginger Fox has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 11 November 2025.

When was The Ginger Fox last inspected?

The Ginger Fox was last inspected by Mid Sussex on 11 November 2025.

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.