The Pigs food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
The Pigs 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 15 January 2025, 17 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: Norwich Road, Edgefield, Norfolk, NR24 2RL
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Pigs among the 1,257 places in North Norfolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,257 | 86% | ← The Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <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 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 Pigs 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 Pigs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgefield Village Hall Other catering premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Hempstead Hall Farmhouse B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Pippin Heath House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| The Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Baconsthorpe Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Hetty's House Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Woodfruits of Norfolk Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| D K Jeary Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about The Pigs
What is The Pigs's food hygiene rating?
The Pigs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 15 January 2025.
Is The Pigs 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 Pigs last inspected?
The Pigs was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pigs?
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 Pigs compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Pigs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Pigs 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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