Fox & Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Fox & Hounds 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 5 August 2025, 11 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: High Street, Bancyfelin, SA33 5ND
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Fox & Hounds among the 1,563 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,563 | 83% | ← Fox & Hounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 Fox & 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 Fox & Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bancyfelin CP School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Bancyfelin Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 7 August 2017 |
| Werndale Private Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| Aled Jones Manufacturers/packers | 368 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mrs E Thomas-Ysgubor Fach Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pant-Ysgyfarnog B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
Questions about Fox & Hounds
What is Fox & Hounds's food hygiene rating?
Fox & Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Fox & Hounds 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 Fox & Hounds last inspected?
Fox & Hounds was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fox & Hounds?
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 Fox & Hounds compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fox & Hounds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Fox & 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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