The Pig & Whistle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Richmond-Upon-Thames
The Pig & Whistle holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 3 July 2025, 12 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: Pig And Whistle 86 Sheen Lane, East Sheen, SW14 8LP
How it compares in Richmond-Upon-Thames
A 2 is rare: only 13 of 1,392 rated places in Richmond-Upon-Thames score this low, about one in 107. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,011 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ← The Pig & Whistle | |
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 162 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 & Whistle the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Pig & Whistle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7G Sheen Express Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Apples and Bees Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| 7 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| AK Pizza London LTD T/A Caprinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| A Craver's Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Annapurna Nepalese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| ABC Daycare Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Achieving for Children CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about The Pig & Whistle
What is The Pig & Whistle's food hygiene rating?
The Pig & Whistle has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council on 3 July 2025.
Is The Pig & Whistle safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Pig & Whistle last inspected?
The Pig & Whistle was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pig & Whistle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", 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 & Whistle compare to other places in Richmond-Upon-Thames?
73% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Richmond-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, while The Pig & Whistle holds a 2. 13 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Richmond-Upon-Thames Council inspects The Pig & Whistle 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Richmond-Upon-Thames, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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