The Stow Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Harlow
The Stow Pizza holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 109 The Stow, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3AS
How it compares in Harlow
That puts The Stow Pizza among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% 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 | 497 | 81% | ← The Stow Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 The Stow Pizza 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 The Stow Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Delight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Belash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Dial Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2014 |
| Ashlyns Caring Premises | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Cooks Spinney Primary Academy And Nursery School/college/university | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Burnt Mill Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about The Stow Pizza
What is The Stow Pizza's food hygiene rating?
The Stow Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 20 June 2024.
Is The Stow Pizza 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Stow Pizza last inspected?
The Stow Pizza was last inspected on 20 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Stow Pizza?
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 The Stow Pizza compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and The Stow Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects The Stow Pizza 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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