The Old Hare & Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Charnwood
The Old 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 23 December 2025, 6 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: 34 Bradgate Road, LE7 7AA
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts The Old Hare & Hounds among the 1,052 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,052 | 80% | ← The Old Hare & Hounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 176 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 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 The Old 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 The Old Hare & Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School & Breakfast Club School/college/university | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Anstey Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Birds The Confectioners Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bluebelle Catering @ Anstey and District Funeral Service Other catering premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Chequers Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Angie's Eggs Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Beaumont Park FC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2019 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
Questions about The Old Hare & Hounds
What is The Old Hare & Hounds's food hygiene rating?
The Old Hare & Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 23 December 2025.
Is The Old 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 The Old Hare & Hounds last inspected?
The Old Hare & Hounds was last inspected on 23 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Hare & Hounds compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Hare & Hounds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects The Old 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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