The Hare And Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wyre Forest
The 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 5 September 2024, 22 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: 140 Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2UL
How it compares in Wyre Forest
That puts The Hare And Hounds among the 398 places in Wyre Forest holding top marks, 74% 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 | 398 | 74% | ← The Hare And Hounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 220 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 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 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 The Hare And Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baskerville Store Retailers - other | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Kaya Thai Food Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Arden House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Land Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Eurasia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Impact Food Group At Holy Trinity School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Mayflower Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
Questions about The Hare And Hounds
What is The Hare And Hounds's food hygiene rating?
The Hare And Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Forest Council on 5 September 2024.
Is The 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 The Hare And Hounds last inspected?
The Hare And Hounds was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hare And Hounds?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hare And Hounds compare to other places in Wyre Forest?
74% of the 540 rated food businesses in Wyre Forest hold the top rating of 5, and The Hare And Hounds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Forest Council inspects The 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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