The Blind Pig food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Salford
The Blind Pig holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Blind Pig was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 204-206 Monton Road, Eccles, M30 9LJ
How it compares in Salford
A 2 is rare: only 54 of 1,880 rated places in Salford score this low, about one in 35. By contrast 65% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ← The Blind Pig | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Blind Pig the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Blind Pig, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunchville Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Blossom by La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Branwood Prep School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Abbey Grove Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Ascott Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Bee's Knees Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Big Brother Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about The Blind Pig
What is The Blind Pig's food hygiene rating?
The Blind Pig has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Salford Council on 2 June 2026.
Is The Blind Pig safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Blind Pig last inspected?
The Blind Pig was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 The Blind Pig?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", 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 Blind Pig compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while The Blind Pig holds a 2. 54 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects The Blind Pig 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Salford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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