The Big Pig food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
The Big Pig holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2025, 16 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: 5 Main Road, CA15 8DH
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Big Pig among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← The Big Pig | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 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 Big 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 Big Pig, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grasslot Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Wild and Fruitful Preserves Manufacturers/packers | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2019 |
| West House (Sandy Lonning) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Mitchells Premier Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 January 2025 |
| Granville Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Marina View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Maryport Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 December 2019 |
Questions about The Big Pig
What is The Big Pig's food hygiene rating?
The Big Pig has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 26 February 2025.
Is The Big Pig 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Big Pig last inspected?
The Big Pig was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Big 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Big Pig compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Big Pig is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Big 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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