The March Hare food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
The March Hare 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 31 July 2025, 11 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: 2 - 4 South Hill, Guildford, GU1 3SY
How it compares in Guildford
That puts The March Hare among the 821 places in Guildford 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 | 821 | 82% | ← The March Hare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 The March Hare 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 March Hare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Castle Garden School School/college/university | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Blue Sardinia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Cosy Club Guildford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Art & Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Dolce & Salato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Coppa Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about The March Hare
What is The March Hare's food hygiene rating?
The March Hare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 31 July 2025.
Is The March Hare 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 The March Hare last inspected?
The March Hare was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The March Hare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The March Hare compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and The March Hare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects The March Hare 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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