The Pig and Whistle, Preston
The Pig and Whistle is a pub at 849 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1QS. The Pig and Whistle's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston council on 21 January 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given - Address
- 849 Blackpool Road
Preston
PR2 1QS - Council
- Preston
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Pig and Whistle’s food hygiene rating
The Pig and Whistle's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked The Pig and Whistle's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
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- 5Lea Gate Hotel1.3 km
- 4The Smiths Arms Hotel2.0 km
- 2Willos2.3 km
- 5The Ancient Oak2.4 km
- 5Ribble Pilot2.4 km
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Questions about The Pig and Whistle
What is the food hygiene rating at The Pig and Whistle?
The Pig and Whistle's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston council on 21 January 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Pig and Whistle?
The Pig and Whistle is at 849 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1QS, in Preston. Preston council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Lea Gate Hotel, about 1.3 km away.
What pubs are near The Pig and Whistle?
The closest pubs and bars to The Pig and Whistle are Lea Gate Hotel (1.3 km), The Smiths Arms Hotel (2.0 km) and Willos (2.3 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Pig and Whistle's hygiene rating up to date?
The Pig and Whistle's rating is 1 year old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Pig and Whistle on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Preston council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.