The Painted Pig food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derry City and Strabane
The Painted Pig holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 12 April 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: 13 Dock Street, Strabane, BT82 8EE
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Painted Pig sits behind roughly 924 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 924 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ← The Painted Pig | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 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 Painted Pig 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 Painted Pig, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmer's Home & Off Sales Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Alley Arts Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Grass Roots Wellness Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Strabane Food Bank Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Apache Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Grass Roots Community Learning Hub Other catering premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Oysters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about The Painted Pig
What is The Painted Pig's food hygiene rating?
The Painted Pig has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 12 April 2024.
Is The Painted Pig 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Painted Pig last inspected?
The Painted Pig was last inspected on 12 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Painted Pig?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Painted Pig compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, while The Painted Pig holds a 4. 225 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects The Painted 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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