The Woollen Pig food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
The Woollen Pig holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 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: 160 Duke Street, Southport, PR8 5DH
How it compares in Sefton
That puts The Woollen Pig among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← The Woollen Pig | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Woollen Pig, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autism Initiatives Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| 57 Orient Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Bluto's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Cantinho de Lisboa Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Asda Express Scarisbrick PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Bill Rimmer's Cafe and Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Birkdale Health Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Birkdale Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
Questions about The Woollen Pig
What is The Woollen Pig's food hygiene rating?
The Woollen Pig has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 5 March 2026.
Is The Woollen Pig 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Woollen Pig last inspected?
The Woollen Pig was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
How does The Woollen Pig compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and The Woollen Pig is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects The Woollen Pig 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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