Piglets of Weedon food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Northamptonshire
Piglets of Weedon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 2025, 13 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: The Old Chapel, Bridge Street, Weedon, NN7 4PW
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Piglets of Weedon among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Piglets of Weedon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Piglets of Weedon 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 Piglets of Weedon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Pharmacy Retailers - other | 164 yards away | Exempt | |
| Granny's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| The Reading Tree Other catering premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| One Stop Community Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| The Plume Of Feathers Pub/bar/nightclub | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Weedon Bec Village Hall Other catering premises | 273 yards away | Exempt | |
| Roman Way Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2021 |
| Est Oculus Ltd ( The Witches Cavern) Other catering premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
Questions about Piglets of Weedon
What is Piglets of Weedon's food hygiene rating?
Piglets of Weedon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Piglets of Weedon 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Piglets of Weedon last inspected?
Piglets of Weedon was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Piglets of Weedon?
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 Piglets of Weedon compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Piglets of Weedon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Piglets of Weedon 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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