Hare & Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Worthing
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 28 April 2022, more than 4 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: Hare And Hounds 79 - 81 Portland Road, Worthing, BN11 1QG
How it compares in Worthing
That puts Hare & Hounds among the 761 places in Worthing holding top marks, 81% 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 | 761 | 81% | ← Hare & Hounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 Very good
- 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 & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2022 |
| Cafe Traditionale also T/A Burger Kitchen Worthing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Asia Mart Worthing Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| AudioActive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bar at Level 1 Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Anchored in Worthing Pub/bar/nightclub | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
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 Worthing Council on 28 April 2022.
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 28 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worthing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hare & Hounds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hare & Hounds compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 939 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and Hare & Hounds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing 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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