Hare And Hounds food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
Hare And Hounds 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 24 April 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: Hare And Hounds, 394 Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, SK15 3ET
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Hare And Hounds sits behind roughly 1,194 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ← Hare And Hounds | |
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 41 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Tameside At Active Copley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Dolce Education Catering At St Raphaels RC Primary School School/college/university | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Copley Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Angels And Acorns Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Bright Futures Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Dolce Limited At Buckton Vale Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about Hare And Hounds
What is Hare And Hounds's food hygiene rating?
Hare And Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 24 April 2024.
Is Hare And Hounds 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 last inspected?
Hare And Hounds was last inspected on 24 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hare And Hounds?
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 compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Hare And Hounds holds a 4. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects 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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