The Hare And Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ealing
The Hare 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 9 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Hare And Hounds, 229 Ruislip Road, Greenford, UB6 9RZ
How it compares in Ealing
That puts The Hare And Hounds among the 1,773 places in Ealing holding top marks, 58% 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 | 1,773 | 58% | ← The Hare And Hounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 210 | 7% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 30 | 1% |
A further 622 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 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 Hare 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 Hare And Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Mead Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Beijing Noodles / China Town / Burrito & Tequila / Thai Street Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Adil Halal Meat And Fresh Fish Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Bearfield Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| All Sports London @ Durdans Park Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| All Saints Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Age UK Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Aguona Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about The Hare And Hounds
What is The Hare And Hounds's food hygiene rating?
The Hare And Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ealing Council on 9 February 2024.
Is The Hare 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 Hare And Hounds last inspected?
The Hare And Hounds was last inspected on 9 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ealing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hare And Hounds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hare And Hounds compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, and The Hare And Hounds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects The Hare 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 official record is held by the council: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201150/food_hygiene_and_safety
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