Hare & Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
Hare & 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
The rating dates from 17 June 2019, more than 7 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: Wynall Lane, Wollescote, Stourbridge, DY9 9AB
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Hare & Hounds sits behind roughly 1,829 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ← Hare & Hounds | |
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Lye Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Caslon Primary Kitchen School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Breakfast & After School Clubs School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
| Chilled Curry Company Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about Hare & Hounds
What is Hare & Hounds's food hygiene rating?
Hare & Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 17 June 2019.
Is Hare & 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 Hare & Hounds last inspected?
Hare & Hounds was last inspected on 17 June 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley 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 "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 Hare & Hounds compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Hare & Hounds holds a 3. 249 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley 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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