The Old Fox At Coaley food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Stroud
The Old Fox At Coaley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 September 2025, 9 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: Fox And Hounds, The Street, Coaley, GL11 5EG
How it compares in Stroud
That puts The Old Fox At Coaley among the 790 places in Stroud holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 80% | ← The Old Fox At Coaley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Old Fox At Coaley 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 Old Fox At Coaley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cospa Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| The Frocester Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Frocester Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2017 |
| Frocester Fayre Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Froffy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Pizza Planet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 May 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Salt & Vinegar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
Questions about The Old Fox At Coaley
What is The Old Fox At Coaley's food hygiene rating?
The Old Fox At Coaley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 16 September 2025.
Is The Old Fox At Coaley safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Fox At Coaley last inspected?
The Old Fox At Coaley was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Fox At Coaley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Fox At Coaley compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Fox At Coaley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects The Old Fox At Coaley 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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