Mels at The Fox

South Witham

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 21 June 2021 by South Kesteven.

What does this rating mean?

Mels at The Fox in South Witham has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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 Fox,
Great North Road,
South Witham,
Lincolnshire,
NG33 5LN

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

Who inspects Mels at The Fox?

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

Questions about Mels at The Fox

What is Mels at The Fox’s food hygiene rating?

Mels at The Fox has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 21 June 2021.

When was Mels at The Fox last inspected?

Mels at The Fox was last inspected by South Kesteven on 21 June 2021.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.