Hare And Hounds Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
Hare And Hounds Inn 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 26 November 2025, 7 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: Commercial Street, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0QD
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Hare And Hounds Inn among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← Hare And Hounds Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2019 |
| Church Lunch Club Other catering premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Allen's Newsagents Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Active Minds Day Care Services Caring Premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2019 |
| Catering Leeds (Dolphin Manor) Caring Premises | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Alfresco Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Hare And Hounds Inn 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 And Hounds Inn last inspected?
Hare And Hounds Inn was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds 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 "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 And Hounds Inn compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Hare And Hounds Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds 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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