Hare And Hounds Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blackburn
Hare And Hounds Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 June 2025, 12 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: 78 Lammack Road, Blackburn, BB1 8LA
How it compares in Blackburn
In Blackburn, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Hare And Hounds Hotel sits behind roughly 738 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 738 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ← Hare And Hounds Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 66 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 233 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hare And Hounds Hotel 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 Hare And Hounds Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daulah Diner Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Double A Eight Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| ego@knowles arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Auntie's Shop - Sweets and Confectionery Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
| Acorn House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Anwar Halal Meats Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Chapati Guys Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Al Makkah Halal Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
Questions about Hare And Hounds Hotel
What is Hare And Hounds Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Hare And Hounds Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackburn Council on 30 June 2025.
Is Hare And Hounds Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hare And Hounds Hotel last inspected?
Hare And Hounds Hotel was last inspected on 30 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hare And Hounds Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hare And Hounds Hotel compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while Hare And Hounds Hotel holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Hare And Hounds Hotel 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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