Hare & Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
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 30 October 2019, more than 6 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: 13 Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6XF
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Hare & Hounds among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← Hare & Hounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 Very 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 & 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 Hare & Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Howgill Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| A Stephenson Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Appleby Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Eden Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Branthwaites of Appleby Retailers - other | 16 yards away | Exempt | |
| VMS Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 53 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sugar & Spice Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2019 |
Questions about Hare & Hounds
What is Hare & Hounds's food hygiene rating?
Hare & Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 30 October 2019.
Is 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 Hare & Hounds last inspected?
Hare & Hounds was last inspected on 30 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hare & Hounds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 & Hounds compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Hare & Hounds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects 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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Hare & Hounds is one of 80 rated food businesses in Appleby-in-Westmorland. See every hygiene rating in Appleby-in-Westmorland →
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