The Pig And Whistle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
The Pig And Whistle 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 23 April 2009, more than 17 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 26 Benington Road, Aston, Stevenage, SG2 7DY
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pig And Whistle sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ← The Pig And Whistle | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Whistle 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 And Whistle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston St Mary's Cof E School/college/university | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Butchery & Village Store Manufacturers/packers | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bunnies Preschool (Shephall) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Featherstone Wood School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2018 |
| Co-op Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2019 |
| Farmhouse Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Checkers Afro Caribbean Store Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Costack Spices Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about The Pig And Whistle
What is The Pig And Whistle's food hygiene rating?
The Pig And Whistle has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 23 April 2009.
Is The Pig And Whistle 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 Whistle last inspected?
The Pig And Whistle was last inspected on 23 April 2009, more than 17 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pig And Whistle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pig And Whistle compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Pig And Whistle holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects The Pig And Whistle 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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