The Wheatsheaf & Pigeon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Spelthorne
The Wheatsheaf & Pigeon 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 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Wheatsheaf And Pigeon Public House, Penton Road, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 2LL
How it compares in Spelthorne
That puts The Wheatsheaf & Pigeon among the 535 places in Spelthorne holding top marks, 78% 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 | 535 | 78% | ← The Wheatsheaf & Pigeon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Wheatsheaf & Pigeon 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 Wheatsheaf & Pigeon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Bass And Caird Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| AiP C/o Riverbridge Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| AIP C/o Riverbridge Primary School (R & YR1) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Breakfast Club And After Club At Riverbridge Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| ABM Catering Ltd at Magna Carta School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Cakebox Staines Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Amaan's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about The Wheatsheaf & Pigeon
What is The Wheatsheaf & Pigeon's food hygiene rating?
The Wheatsheaf & Pigeon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Spelthorne Council on 29 October 2024.
Is The Wheatsheaf & Pigeon 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 Wheatsheaf & Pigeon last inspected?
The Wheatsheaf & Pigeon was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Spelthorne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Wheatsheaf & Pigeon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Wheatsheaf & Pigeon compare to other places in Spelthorne?
78% of the 689 rated food businesses in Spelthorne hold the top rating of 5, and The Wheatsheaf & Pigeon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Spelthorne Council inspects The Wheatsheaf & Pigeon 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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