The Pie Man food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Test Valley
The Pie Man holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
How it compares in Test Valley
In Test Valley, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pie Man sits behind roughly 863 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 863 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 80 | 8% | ← The Pie Man | |
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Pie Man 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.
Questions about The Pie Man
What is The Pie Man's food hygiene rating?
The Pie Man has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Test Valley Council on 14 March 2024.
Is The Pie Man safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pie Man last inspected?
The Pie Man was last inspected on 14 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Test Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pie Man?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pie Man compare to other places in Test Valley?
89% of the 975 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, while The Pie Man holds a 4. 80 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects The Pie Man 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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