The Fox & Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Berkshire
The 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 3 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Fox And Hounds 116 City Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5SB
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts The Fox & Hounds among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← The Fox & Hounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 & 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 The Fox & Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jays News (Tilehurst) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2013 |
| Herbies Pizza/Tasty Bun Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Choice Care Group At Boxgrove House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Choice Care Group At Little Heath Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| ICollege Alternative Education School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2011 |
| Blip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Greenfield House Resource Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2017 |
| Caterlink at Park Lane Primary Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about The Fox & Hounds
What is The Fox & Hounds's food hygiene rating?
The Fox & Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 3 January 2025.
Is The 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 The Fox & Hounds last inspected?
The Fox & Hounds was last inspected on 3 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fox & Hounds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fox & Hounds compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Fox & Hounds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The 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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