Hare & Hounds food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of Glamorgan
Hare & Hounds holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: Hare And Hounds Inn Maendy Road, Aberthin, CF71 7LG
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Hare & Hounds among the 827 places in Vale of Glamorgan holding top marks, 72% 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 | 827 | 72% | ← Hare & Hounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 209 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 163 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 & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Big Fresh Catering Limited School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| TheOneThing Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Downs Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Mughal Emperor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Brunch Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Edmondes Arms (wet sales only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 January 2017 |
| Bijou Day Nursery and Creche Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
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 Vale of Glamorgan Council on 26 March 2026.
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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hare & Hounds last inspected?
Hare & Hounds was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of Glamorgan 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 "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 Vale of Glamorgan?
72% of the 1,152 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and Hare & Hounds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan 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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