The Pig In Muck food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harborough
The Pig In Muck holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 15 May 2025, 14 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 In Muck, Manor Road, Claybrooke Magna, LE17 5AY
How it compares in Harborough
In Harborough, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pig In Muck sits behind roughly 678 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 678 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 5% | ← The Pig In Muck | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 In Muck 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 Pig In Muck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2007 |
| The Willows Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Swan At Ullesthorpe Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Chequers Country Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Ullesthorpe Stores Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 June 2026 |
| Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 September 2025 |
| Ullesthorpe Pre School Ltd School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Taylorshaw @ Ullesthorpe C Of E Primary School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2025 |
Questions about The Pig In Muck
What is The Pig In Muck's food hygiene rating?
The Pig In Muck has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harborough Council on 15 May 2025.
Is The Pig In Muck 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pig In Muck last inspected?
The Pig In Muck was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pig In Muck?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 In Muck compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, while The Pig In Muck holds a 4. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects The Pig In Muck 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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