Pizza Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hertsmere
Pizza Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 June 2025, 12 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: Welcome Break Service Area, St Albans Road, South Mimms, EN6 3QQ
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Pizza Express among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% 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 | 582 | 81% | ← Pizza Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Pizza Express 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 Pizza Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP South Mimms Simply Food Connect Motorway Service Area Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Culinera @ Dame Alice Owens School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Caretech Com Services Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Pizza Express
What is Pizza Express's food hygiene rating?
Pizza Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Pizza Express 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pizza Express last inspected?
Pizza Express was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pizza Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pizza Express compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Pizza Express 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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