The Spitting Pig Company food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Burnley
The Spitting Pig Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 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.
Address: Springhill House 112 Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 4HS
How it compares in Burnley
That puts The Spitting Pig Company among the 551 places in Burnley holding top marks, 70% 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 | 551 | 70% | ← The Spitting Pig Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 93 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Spitting Pig Company 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
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Heights Care Home Caring Premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Big B's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Burnley Society Ltd Caring Premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Addmail Solutions Limited Distributors/Transporters | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Calyx Drinks Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Burnley Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2022 |
| Abiden Residential Home Caring Premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Discobowl Burnley Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about The Spitting Pig Company
What is The Spitting Pig Company's food hygiene rating?
The Spitting Pig Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 21 March 2024.
Is The Spitting Pig Company 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spitting Pig Company last inspected?
The Spitting Pig Company was last inspected on 21 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Burnley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Spitting Pig Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spitting Pig Company compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and The Spitting Pig Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects The Spitting Pig Company 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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