Hare and Hounds Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Hare and Hounds Inn 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 28 February 2025, 16 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: 24 Front Street, Westgate, DL13 1RX
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Hare and Hounds Inn sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← Hare and Hounds Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| St Johns Chapel Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Barrington Bites Luncheon Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Lakes and Dales Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| The Blue Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
| Weardale Adventure Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
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 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 28 February 2025.
Is Hare and Hounds Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
Hare and Hounds Inn was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham 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 "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hare and Hounds Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Hare and Hounds Inn holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham 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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