The Fox And Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Fox And Hounds holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Fox And Hounds was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Fox And Hounds Inn, Comford, Redruth, TR16 6AX
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fox And Hounds sits behind roughly 4,983 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ← The Fox And Hounds | |
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Fox And Hounds none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Fox And Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy's Kitchen And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Poppins Respite Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2016 |
| Cartshed Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Lanner Moor Garage Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Carharrack Farm And Country Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2021 |
| Lanner Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Lanner School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Fox And Hounds
What is The Fox And Hounds's food hygiene rating?
The Fox And Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cornwall Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Fox And Hounds safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Fox And Hounds last inspected?
The Fox And Hounds was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fox And Hounds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fox And Hounds compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Fox And Hounds holds a 3. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Fox And Hounds and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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