The Fox Inn

Ousden

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Fox Inn scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Improvement necessary Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 4 February 2025 by West Suffolk.

What does this rating mean?

The Fox Inn in Ousden has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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,
Front Street,
Ousden,
Suffolk,
CB8 8TR

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

Who inspects The Fox Inn?

Food hygiene at The Fox Inn is inspected by West Suffolk, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk or food&[email protected].

Questions about The Fox Inn

What is The Fox Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Fox Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 4 February 2025.

When was The Fox Inn last inspected?

The Fox Inn was last inspected by West Suffolk on 4 February 2025.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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.