The Hare And Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chorley
The Hare And Hounds holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 27 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Bolton Road, Abbey Village, Chorley, PR6 8DP
How it compares in Chorley
In Chorley, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hare And Hounds sits behind roughly 830 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 754 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ← The Hare And Hounds | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Hare And 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 And Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holdens & Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Summer House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about The Hare And Hounds
What is The Hare And Hounds's food hygiene rating?
The Hare And Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Chorley Council on 27 November 2024.
Is The Hare And Hounds safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Hare And Hounds last inspected?
The Hare And Hounds was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chorley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hare And Hounds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Hare And Hounds compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, while The Hare And Hounds holds a 3. 23 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The Hare And 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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