Viva Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Viva 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 24 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 74 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3AY
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Viva Pizza among the 2,111 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← Viva Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Viva 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 Viva Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa E Bottega Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Bella Roma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Calder & Hops Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Bakes By Vanilla Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Carers Wakefield & District Warm Space Other catering premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Allums Butchers Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Break-Fast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Viva Pizza
What is Viva Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Viva Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 24 September 2024.
Is Viva 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 Viva Pizza last inspected?
Viva Pizza was last inspected on 24 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Viva Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Viva Pizza compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Viva Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Viva 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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