Leaping Hare Restaurant
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Leaping Hare Restaurant is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Leaping Hare, Wyken Hall, Wyken Road, Stanton, IP31 2DW, in the West Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. West Suffolk oversees 1,741 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in West Suffolk is 4.9 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- Leaping Hare, Wyken Hall, Wyken Road, Stanton
- Postcode
- IP31 2DW
- Local Authority
- West Suffolk
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1674409
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Leaping Hare Restaurant?
Leaping Hare Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by West Suffolk.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Leaping Hare Restaurant last inspected?
Leaping Hare Restaurant was last inspected on 2026-03-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Leaping Hare Restaurant located?
Leaping Hare Restaurant is located at Leaping Hare, Wyken Hall, Wyken Road, Stanton , IP31 2DW, in the West Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP31 postcode area.