The Pig At Bridge Place food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Canterbury City
The Pig At Bridge Place holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 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: Bridge Place, Bourne Park Road, Bridge, CT4 5BH
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts The Pig At Bridge Place among the 1,161 places in Canterbury City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← The Pig At Bridge Place | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 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 The Pig At Bridge Place 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 The Pig At Bridge Place, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bridgeway Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Flo \& Teds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Saxon Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bridge Playgroup At Village Hall Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Bridge & Patrixbourne Cep School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Bridge Haven Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Fern And Farrow Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about The Pig At Bridge Place
What is The Pig At Bridge Place's food hygiene rating?
The Pig At Bridge Place has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 27 March 2025.
Is The Pig At Bridge Place 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pig At Bridge Place last inspected?
The Pig At Bridge Place was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pig At Bridge Place?
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 The Pig At Bridge Place compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and The Pig At Bridge Place is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects The Pig At Bridge Place 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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