The Oliver and Hare

Beds

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 6 November 2025 by Central Bedfordshire.

What does this rating mean?

The Oliver and Hare in Beds has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

2 Hockliffe Street,
Leighton Buzzard,
Beds,
LU7 1HJ

The Oliver and Hare Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Oliver and Hare. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Oliver and Hare?

Food hygiene at The Oliver and Hare is inspected by Central Bedfordshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Oliver and Hare

What is The Oliver and Hare’s food hygiene rating?

The Oliver and Hare has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 6 November 2025.

When was The Oliver and Hare last inspected?

The Oliver and Hare was last inspected by Central Bedfordshire on 6 November 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.