Hare and Hounds
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Hare and Hounds is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Hare and Hounds Pub, Harrow Street, Leavenheath, COLCHESTER, CO6 4PW, in the Babergh local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 April 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — 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. Babergh oversees 877 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Babergh is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Hare and Hounds?
Hare and Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Babergh.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
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 Hare and Hounds last inspected?
Hare and Hounds was last inspected on 2025-04-25. 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 Hare and Hounds located?
Hare and Hounds is located at Hare and Hounds Pub, Harrow Street, Leavenheath, COLCHESTER , CO6 4PW, in the Babergh local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO6 postcode area.