The Mountain Hare Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rhondda Cynon Taf
The Mountain Hare Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 June 2023, more than 3 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: Brynna Road, Pencoed, CF35 6PG
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so The Mountain Hare Inn sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ← The Mountain Hare Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 155 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 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 Mountain Hare Inn 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 Mountain Hare Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hyde Out Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| White Hills Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 October 2025 |
| Brynnau Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Alan John Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2026 |
| Leyshon's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 November 2025 |
| Playtots Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Topp Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about The Mountain Hare Inn
What is The Mountain Hare Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Mountain Hare Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 19 June 2023.
Is The Mountain Hare Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mountain Hare Inn last inspected?
The Mountain Hare Inn was last inspected on 19 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mountain Hare Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mountain Hare Inn compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
67% of the 1,868 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, while The Mountain Hare Inn holds a 4. 392 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects The Mountain Hare Inn 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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