Hare And Hounds Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
Hare And Hounds Inn 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 16 January 2025, 17 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: Liley Lane, Upper Hopton, Mirfield, WF14 8EE
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Hare And Hounds Inn among the 2,676 places in Kirklees 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 | 2,676 | 74% | ← Hare And Hounds Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 203 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 Hare And Hounds Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockley Woodland Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2022 |
| Flower Pot Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2019 |
| Gawthorpe Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2014 |
| Grange Moor Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Beer trick/N Seed/Bar 3/Grumpy Moose/Float Craft/Float Coffe Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Frenchies Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cupushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| 315 Bar And Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Hare And Hounds Inn
What is Hare And Hounds Inn's food hygiene rating?
Hare And Hounds Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Hare And Hounds Inn 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 Hare And Hounds Inn last inspected?
Hare And Hounds Inn was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hare And Hounds Inn?
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 Hare And Hounds Inn compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Hare And Hounds Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Hare And Hounds Inn 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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