The hare and hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheshire West and Chester
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 26 February 2026, 4 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: Hare And Hounds Station Road, Crowton, Northwich, CW8 2RN
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The hare and hounds among the 2,139 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← The hare and hounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowton Christ Church C.E. Primary Before After School Club School/college/university | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School School/college/university | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Happy Beef Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2018 |
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 Cheshire West and Chester Council on 26 February 2026.
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 26 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
How does The hare and hounds compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and The hare and hounds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester 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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