Pig in the Middle food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Coventry
Pig in the Middle holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 8 April 2025, 15 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 the Middle 73 Far Gosford Street, CV1 5DZ
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Pig in the Middle sits behind roughly 1,867 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ← Pig in the Middle | |
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 676 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 Pig in the Middle 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 Pig in the Middle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Halal Meat Centre Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| African, Arab and Afghan Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| B & T African Supermarket Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Art Riot Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Asian Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| AFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| 2 Tone Corner Cafe Ltd / Simmer Down Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| All Saints C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Pig in the Middle
What is Pig in the Middle's food hygiene rating?
Pig in the Middle has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Coventry Council on 8 April 2025.
Is Pig in the Middle 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pig in the Middle last inspected?
Pig in the Middle was last inspected on 8 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Coventry Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pig in the Middle?
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 Pig in the Middle compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while Pig in the Middle holds a 4. 357 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Pig in the Middle 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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