Brown Hare Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
Brown Hare Public House 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 5 March 2009, more than 17 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: 388 Harehills Lane, Harehills, LS9 6JF
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Brown Hare Public House sits behind roughly 4,253 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ← Brown Hare Public House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 Brown Hare Public House 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 Brown Hare Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Harehills) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Arizona Chicken House & Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Aunty Pheby Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Axe Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| 4 Seasons Kebabs And Harehills Lane Corner Store Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Amigo (Chancellor Wing) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2012 |
| Amigo Shop (Bexley Wing) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2012 |
Questions about Brown Hare Public House
What is Brown Hare Public House's food hygiene rating?
Brown Hare Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 5 March 2009.
Is Brown Hare Public House 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 Brown Hare Public House last inspected?
Brown Hare Public House was last inspected on 5 March 2009, more than 17 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brown Hare Public House?
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 Brown Hare Public House compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Brown Hare Public House holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Brown Hare Public House 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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