The Fox, London
The Fox is a pub at 28 Paul Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 4LB. The Fox's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney council on 26 March 2019.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 7 years ago - Address
- 28 Paul Street
Hackney
London
EC2A 4LB - Council
- Hackney
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Fox’s food hygiene rating
The Fox's rating is 7 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Fox's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Fox
- 523 Paul Street40 m
- 5Waltz120 m
- 5Old Kings Head140 m
- 5The Windmill160 m
- 5Q Shoreditch160 m
- 5For Your Eyes Only200 m
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Questions about The Fox
What is the food hygiene rating at The Fox?
The Fox's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney council on 26 March 2019. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Fox?
The Fox is at 28 Paul Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 4LB, in London. Hackney council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is 23 Paul Street, about 40 m away.
What pubs are near The Fox?
The closest pubs and bars to The Fox are 23 Paul Street (40 m), Waltz (120 m) and Old Kings Head (140 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Fox's hygiene rating up to date?
The Fox's rating is 7 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Fox on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Hackney council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.