The Hare & Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
The Hare & 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 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Hare And Hounds, 2 West Road, Haconby, PE10 0UZ
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Hare & Hounds among the 918 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 84% 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 | 918 | 84% | ← The Hare & Hounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 81 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 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 & 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 & Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2025 |
| The Snack Shack and Mobile Van Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Morton C of E Primary School inc Little Owls Nursery School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Morton Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
Questions about The Hare & Hounds
What is The Hare & Hounds's food hygiene rating?
The Hare & Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 5 July 2024.
Is The Hare & 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 & Hounds last inspected?
The Hare & Hounds was last inspected on 5 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hare & Hounds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 & Hounds compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The Hare & Hounds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Hare & 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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