Rio's Piri Piri food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Watford
Rio's Piri Piri 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 6 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 144 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4FT
How it compares in Watford
That puts Rio's Piri Piri among the 687 places in Watford holding top marks, 80% 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 | 687 | 80% | ← Rio's Piri Piri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rio's Piri Piri, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Juicy Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Afccos Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bebe Foods Ltd Other catering premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Authentic Thai Cuisine, Nascot Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aspire Academies Trust @ Knutsford School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Billbies & Co. @ Watford Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Asvins Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2018 |
Questions about Rio's Piri Piri
What is Rio's Piri Piri's food hygiene rating?
Rio's Piri Piri has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Rio's Piri Piri 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 Rio's Piri Piri last inspected?
Rio's Piri Piri was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
How does Rio's Piri Piri compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Rio's Piri Piri is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Rio's Piri Piri 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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