The Hare And Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Croydon
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
The rating dates from 24 May 2024, more than 2 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: 325 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 4NU
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hare And Hounds sits behind roughly 2,520 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ← The Hare And Hounds | |
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Banana Moon Nursery Croydon Caring Premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Aayush Ltd At Access Self Storage Croydon Distributors/Transporters | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| AFC Chicken & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| An Nam Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
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 Croydon Council on 24 May 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 24 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon 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 Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while The Hare And Hounds holds a 3. 175 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon 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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