The Urban Fox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheltenham
The Urban Fox holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 4 Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1SD
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts The Urban Fox among the 909 places in Cheltenham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 909 | 89% | ← The Urban Fox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 59 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 Urban 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 Urban Fox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bandook Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| 131 The Promenade YOKU Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bosco Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Andrias Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bhoomi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about The Urban Fox
What is The Urban Fox's food hygiene rating?
The Urban Fox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 7 June 2024.
Is The Urban Fox 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Urban Fox last inspected?
The Urban Fox was last inspected on 7 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Urban Fox?
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 Urban Fox compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and The Urban Fox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects The Urban 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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