The Fox & Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Caerphilly
The Fox & Hounds holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Fox & Hounds was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Fox & Hounds, Park Road, Pontymister, NP11 6PW
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fox & Hounds sits behind roughly 1,178 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ← The Fox & Hounds | |
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 152 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Park Shop Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Snug Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Sofa & Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Moriah Baptist Church Pre- School Playgroup Caring Premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Railway Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
Questions about The Fox & Hounds
What is The Fox & Hounds's food hygiene rating?
The Fox & Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Caerphilly Council on 18 May 2026.
Is The Fox & Hounds safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Fox & Hounds last inspected?
The Fox & Hounds was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly 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 "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fox & Hounds compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while The Fox & Hounds holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly 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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