Hare And Hounds Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
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 25 April 2026, 2 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: Hare And Hounds Inn, 28 Sheffield Road, S74 0DQ
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Hare And Hounds Inn sits behind roughly 1,344 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ← Hare And Hounds Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyland Common Primary School - Kitchen School/college/university | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Faisal Curry & Desert Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Hoyland Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Hoyland Common W.M.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Go Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Dearne Valley Farm Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Dunkin Donuts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
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 Barnsley Council on 25 April 2026.
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 25 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley 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 "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 Hare And Hounds Inn compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while Hare And Hounds Inn holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley 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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