Downtown Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Lindsey
Downtown 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 4 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Fantasy Island, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells Skegness, PE25 1RH
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Downtown Pizza among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← Downtown Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Great Taste Of The Usa Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Arcade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Cafe B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Captain Slush Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2021 |
| Chocolate Xperience Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Daydream Donuts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Explorer Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Factory Rock Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Downtown Pizza
What is Downtown Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Downtown Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 4 October 2023.
Is Downtown 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 Downtown Pizza last inspected?
Downtown Pizza was last inspected on 4 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Downtown Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Downtown Pizza compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Downtown Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Downtown 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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