The March Hare food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Nottingham City
The March Hare 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
This is a fresh result: The March Hare was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 248 Carlton Road, NG3 2NB
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts The March Hare among the 2,402 places in Nottingham City holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,402 | 90% | ← The March Hare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 167 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 352 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany House Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Marmion Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Apni Basti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Autism East Midlands Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2023 |
| Autism East Midlands Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2023 |
| 31K Bar and Yolk Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
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 Nottingham City Council on 28 May 2026.
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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The March Hare last inspected?
The March Hare was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nottingham City 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 Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,671 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, and The March Hare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City 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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