The Motte and Bailey

Pirton

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 2 June 2026 by North Hertfordshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Motte and Bailey, from June 2025 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2025 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Motte and Bailey.

Food hygiene rating history for The Motte and Bailey
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
25 June 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
2 June 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Motte and Bailey in Pirton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Motte And Bailey 1 Great Green,
Pirton,
Hertfordshire,
SG5 3QD

The Motte and Bailey Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Motte and Bailey. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Motte and Bailey?

Food hygiene at The Motte and Bailey is inspected by North Hertfordshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.north-herts.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Motte and Bailey

What is The Motte and Bailey’s food hygiene rating?

The Motte and Bailey has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 2 June 2026.

When was The Motte and Bailey last inspected?

The Motte and Bailey was last inspected by North Hertfordshire on 2 June 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.