The Pig & Apple food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Monmouthshire
The Pig & Apple holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 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: Upper Meend Farm, Penalt, Monmouth, NP25 4RP
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts The Pig & Apple among the 799 places in Monmouthshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 799 | 80% | ← The Pig & Apple | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Pig & Apple 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 & Apple, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Circle Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Society of the Sacred Cross Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| New York Street Food Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about The Pig & Apple
What is The Pig & Apple's food hygiene rating?
The Pig & Apple has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 16 April 2026.
Is The Pig & Apple 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pig & Apple last inspected?
The Pig & Apple was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pig & Apple?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Pig & Apple compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Pig & Apple is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects The Pig & Apple 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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