Piggy in the Middle food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Piggy in the Middle 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 27 February 2025, 16 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: 21 Bolton Road, Worsley, M28 3AX
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Piggy in the Middle sits behind roughly 1,221 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ← Piggy in the Middle | |
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 217 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 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 Piggy in the Middle 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 Piggy in the Middle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head (Wetherspoons) Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2015 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Club 3000 Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Caterplus @ Bourke Gardens Caring Premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Darjeeling Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Atlas Four Ltd T/A Seven Yays Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2021 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
Questions about Piggy in the Middle
What is Piggy in the Middle's food hygiene rating?
Piggy in the Middle has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Salford Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Piggy in the Middle 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 Piggy in the Middle last inspected?
Piggy in the Middle was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Piggy in the Middle?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Piggy in the Middle compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Piggy in the Middle holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Piggy in the Middle 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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