The Fox And Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Three Rivers
The Fox And 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 4 July 2026, 2 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Three Rivers score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Three Rivers ratings →
Address: Fox And Hounds Public House, 183 High Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1AY
How this rating has changed
The Fox And Hounds was re-inspected on 4 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts The Fox And Hounds among the 474 places in Three Rivers 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 | 474 | 83% | ← The Fox And Hounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 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 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 And 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 And Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacks Newsagent Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Other catering premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Boba T Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| D A Long Newsagent Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2018 |
| Cafe@Lock81 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Accent Catering @ St Joan Of Arc CS School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Dynamic Ducks Ltd @ Rickmansworth Park JMI School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2021 |
Questions about The Fox And Hounds
What is The Fox And Hounds's food hygiene rating?
The Fox And Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 4 July 2026.
Is The Fox And 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 And Hounds last inspected?
The Fox And Hounds was last inspected on 4 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fox And 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fox And Hounds compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 573 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, and The Fox And Hounds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects The Fox And 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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The Fox And Hounds is one of 256 rated food businesses in Rickmansworth. See every hygiene rating in Rickmansworth →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.threerivers.gov.uk
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