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Fox & Hounds Hotel

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

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Fox & Hounds Hotel 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 18 March 2026 by West Devon.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Fox & Hounds Hotel, from November 2021 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 1 in 2021 to 4 in 2026.

0 1 2 3 4 5 4 Nov 2021: 1 out of 5 18 Mar 2026: 4 out of 5 Nov 2021 Mar 2026
Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Fox & Hounds Hotel.
Food hygiene rating history for Fox & Hounds Hotel
Inspection date Rating Verdict
1 / 5 Major improvement necessary
4 / 5 Good

What does this rating mean?

Fox & Hounds Hotel 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?

Fox And Hounds Hotel,
Bridestowe,
EX20 4HF
Fox & Hounds Hotel Hygiene Rating - 4/5

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

Who inspects Fox & Hounds Hotel?

Food hygiene at Fox & Hounds Hotel is inspected by West Devon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.westdevon.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Fox & Hounds Hotel

What is Fox & Hounds Hotel’s food hygiene rating?
Fox & Hounds Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 18 March 2026.
When was Fox & Hounds Hotel last inspected?
Fox & Hounds Hotel was last inspected by West Devon on 18 March 2026.
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.

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