Pigs Direct food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Pigs Direct holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 4 August 2022, more than 4 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.
93% of rated food businesses in New Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all New Forest ratings →
Address: The Moon and Sixpence, Midgham Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 3BY
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How it compares in New Forest
In New Forest, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Pigs Direct sits behind roughly 1,172 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,172 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 12% | ← Pigs Direct | |
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 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 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 Pigs Direct 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 Pigs Direct, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| H & G Witt and Son Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
| Alderholt Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Allenbrook Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Sentinel Health Care Ltd Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Pigs Direct
What is Pigs Direct's food hygiene rating?
Pigs Direct has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by New Forest Council on 4 August 2022.
Is Pigs Direct 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pigs Direct last inspected?
Pigs Direct was last inspected on 4 August 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pigs Direct?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Pigs Direct compare to other places in New Forest?
81% of the 1,441 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Pigs Direct holds a 4. 178 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Pigs Direct 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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Pigs Direct is one of 92 rated food businesses in Fordingbridge. See every hygiene rating in Fordingbridge →
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