PizzaExpress food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Leeds
PizzaExpress 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 30 April 2025, 14 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: Leeds - Arena, 23 Merrion Way, Leeds, LS2 8BT
How it compares in Leeds
That puts PizzaExpress among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← PizzaExpress | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 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 PizzaExpress 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 PizzaExpress, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almost Famous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Age UK Leeds Other catering premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Around The Clock (Victoria House) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| Around The Clock Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Amigos (LGI) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2012 |
| Affine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Amigos (Jubilee Wing LGI) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2012 |
Questions about PizzaExpress
What is PizzaExpress's food hygiene rating?
PizzaExpress has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 30 April 2025.
Is PizzaExpress 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 PizzaExpress last inspected?
PizzaExpress was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at PizzaExpress?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 PizzaExpress compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and PizzaExpress is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects PizzaExpress 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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