Hare And Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stockport
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 18 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 19 Mill Brow, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5LW
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Hare And Hounds among the 1,727 places in Stockport holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,727 | 82% | ← Hare And Hounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 253 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 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 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 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 Hare And Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Devonshire Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Hollins Wood Childcare Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Crazy Mother Cooker Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Dolce Ltd @ Ludworth Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Armaan Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| FOLD Bistro And Bottle Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Dutson's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Hare And Hounds
What is Hare And Hounds's food hygiene rating?
Hare And Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 18 March 2026.
Is 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 Hare And Hounds last inspected?
Hare And Hounds was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hare And 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hare And Hounds compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Hare And Hounds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects 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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