Classic Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Classic Pizza holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: 6 High Street, Stanley, DH9 0DQ
How it compares in Durham
A 1 is rare: only 25 of 4,133 rated places in Durham score this low, about one in 165. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ← Classic Pizza | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Classic Pizza the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Classic Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2025 |
| Premier - Dundee House Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Thorneyholme Tea Room Other catering premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Emeralds Little Gems Daycare Caring Premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Westholme Residential Home Caring Premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Classic Pizza
What is Classic Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Classic Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Durham Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Classic Pizza safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Classic Pizza last inspected?
Classic Pizza was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Classic Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Classic Pizza compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Classic Pizza holds a 1. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Classic 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Durham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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