Hare & Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
Hare & 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 10 December 2024, 19 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: Hare & Hounds, 228 Oldham Road, Middleton, M24 2JZ
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Hare & Hounds among the 1,090 places in Rochdale holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,090 | 73% | ← Hare & Hounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 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 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 Hare & 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 Hare & Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archmoor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Brentwood Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Boarshaw Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Applebys Specialities Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Boost Box Prep Meals Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| B&M Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Alkrington PFS Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Hare & Hounds
What is Hare & Hounds's food hygiene rating?
Hare & Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 10 December 2024.
Is Hare & 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 Hare & Hounds last inspected?
Hare & Hounds was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hare & Hounds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Hare & Hounds compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Hare & Hounds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Hare & 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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