The Fox & Hounds
Urgent improvement necessary. Last inspection 18 November 2024.
Quick facts
- The Fox & Hounds scored 0/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 18 November 2024.
- Verdict: Urgent improvement necessary.
- Classified as pub/bar/nightclub in Caerphilly.
- Inspected by Caerphilly Environmental Health.
- Last inspection was 18 months ago, a re-inspection is likely due.
Local authority: Caerphilly · council website ↗
Urgent improvement necessary.
The inspector found urgent issues requiring immediate action. In some cases this can trigger closure notices. Verify the current status before visiting.
Classified as a licensed venue serving food. It's been a year or more since the last visit, so an update is likely due. Display is mandatory in Wales, so the window sticker should match this page.
⚠ A rating from 18 months ago is getting old. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk. The score on this page may not reflect the current state of the venue.
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What people ask about The Fox & Hounds.
What is The Fox & Hounds's FSA hygiene rating?
The Fox & Hounds scored 0 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 18 November 2024. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Fox & Hounds last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Fox & Hounds was on 18 November 2024, 18 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Fox & Hounds required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
Is it safe to eat at The Fox & Hounds?
The Fox & Hounds's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.
How does The Fox & Hounds compare to other venues in Caerphilly?
The Fox & Hounds's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Caerphilly on the dedicated Caerphilly aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.
Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 18 November 2024. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.