Pivora food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Hertfordshire
Pivora holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 April 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: Unit 2 The Neighbourhood Centre Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby, Stevenage, SG1 6NH
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Pivora sits behind roughly 789 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ← Pivora | |
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 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 Pivora 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 Pivora, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Stevenage, Great Ashby Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Ceylon Food Wheels Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Dine Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Giles Infants School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Giles JM School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Gofiit Nutrition Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2021 |
Questions about Pivora
What is Pivora's food hygiene rating?
Pivora has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 9 April 2024.
Is Pivora safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pivora last inspected?
Pivora was last inspected on 9 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pivora?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Pivora compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Pivora holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Pivora 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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