The Fox food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of Glamorgan
The Fox holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 September 2025, 10 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: Red Fox Inn, Penllyn, CF71 7RQ
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts The Fox among the 827 places in Vale of Glamorgan holding top marks, 72% 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 | 827 | 72% | ← The Fox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 209 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 163 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 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 Fox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossfarm Nursery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Barley Mow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| TC and RL Adams Ltd & The Milk Shed Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Llangan Childcare Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Llangan Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Llangan Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Simply out of School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2017 |
Questions about The Fox
What is The Fox's food hygiene rating?
The Fox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 5 September 2025.
Is The 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fox last inspected?
The Fox was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of Glamorgan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 Fox compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
72% of the 1,152 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and The Fox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects The 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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