Pirton Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Pirton Village Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 December 2024, 19 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: Pirton Post Office 63 - 65 High Street, Pirton, SG5 3PT
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Pirton Village Stores sits behind roughly 944 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ← Pirton Village Stores | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pirton Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holwell Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2005 |
| Holme Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2018 |
| African Caribbean Seniors & Carers Luncheon Club Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Letchworth Foodbank Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Bamboo Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Dan's Van Mobile caterer | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Ickleford Community Larder Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2025 |
| Atlantic Bay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Pirton Village Stores
What is Pirton Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Pirton Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Pirton Village Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Pirton Village Stores last inspected?
Pirton Village Stores was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Pirton Village Stores 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 Pirton Village Stores holds a 3. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Pirton Village Stores 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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