The Crafty Fox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Conwy
The Crafty Fox 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
The rating dates from 20 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 355 - 359 Abergele Road, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, LL29 9PL
How it compares in Conwy
In Conwy, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Crafty Fox sits behind roughly 1,351 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,192 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ← The Crafty Fox | |
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 154 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 Crafty Fox 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 Crafty Fox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colwyn Spice Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Jackies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Gillian’s Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Ken's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Alex's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2019 |
Questions about The Crafty Fox
What is The Crafty Fox's food hygiene rating?
The Crafty Fox has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Conwy Council on 20 October 2025.
Is The Crafty Fox 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 Crafty Fox last inspected?
The Crafty Fox was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Conwy Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Crafty Fox?
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 Crafty Fox compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, while The Crafty Fox holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects The Crafty Fox 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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