The Pig And Fiddle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bath and North East Somerset
The Pig And Fiddle 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 12 May 2026, 2 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: The Pig & Fiddle, 2 Saracen Street, City Centre, BA1 5BR
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
In Bath and North East Somerset, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pig And Fiddle sits behind roughly 1,259 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,259 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ← The Pig And Fiddle | |
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 109 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 And Fiddle 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.
What the business says
<p> Received an appeal form today Compliance with food hygiene and safety procedures: We are compliant in all areas of management and food procedures - L - Warren was apparently between two rating 4 or 5 star and this leads us to believe that this is a punishing rating as all temps, labels and procedures were not an issue - general cleanliness in the absence of the head chef was right but nothing that may cause harm as it was in hard to reach places.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Compliance with structural requirements: All was good and except to paint a ceiling was noted - not a fair assessment of procedures as it can be solved quickly.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Confidence in management/control procedures: All was classed as great - especially in paperwork.</p> <div align="center"> <hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /> </div>
Businesses have a right to reply to their rating. This response is published by the Food Standards Agency alongside the score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Pig And Fiddle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath YMCA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Best Of British Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Bandook Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Bath Cider House Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Adventure Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Beefy Boys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Brickells Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Amathus Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
Questions about The Pig And Fiddle
What is The Pig And Fiddle's food hygiene rating?
The Pig And Fiddle has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 12 May 2026.
Is The Pig And Fiddle 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 And Fiddle last inspected?
The Pig And Fiddle was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pig And Fiddle?
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 And Fiddle compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,732 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while The Pig And Fiddle holds a 4. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Has The Pig And Fiddle responded to its rating?
Yes. Businesses have a right to reply, published alongside the rating. The Pig And Fiddle said: “<p> Received an appeal form today Compliance with food hygiene and safety procedures: We are compliant in all areas of management and food procedures - L - Warren was apparently between two rating 4 or 5 star and this leads us to believe that this is a punishing rating as all temps, labels and procedures were not an issue - general cleanliness in the absence of the head chef was right but nothing that may cause harm as it was in hard to reach places.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Compliance with structural requirements: All was good and except to paint a ceiling was noted - not a fair assessment of procedures as it can be solved quickly.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Confidence in management/control procedures: All was classed as great - especially in paperwork.</p> <div align="center"> <hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /> </div>”
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects The Pig And Fiddle 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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