Leaping Hare Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
Leaping Hare Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 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: Leaping Hare, Wyken Hall, Wyken Road, IP31 2DW
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Leaping Hare Restaurant among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← Leaping Hare Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Leaping Hare Restaurant 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 Leaping Hare Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelie at Wyken Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Country Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2020 |
| Wooster's Bakery Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| MS Agri Farmers/growers | at this address | Exempt |
Questions about Leaping Hare Restaurant
What is Leaping Hare Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Leaping Hare Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Leaping Hare Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Leaping Hare Restaurant last inspected?
Leaping Hare Restaurant was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Leaping Hare Restaurant?
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 Leaping Hare Restaurant compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Leaping Hare Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Leaping Hare Restaurant 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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