Pizza Barn food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Pizza Barn 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 31 January 2025, 17 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: 4B Market Place, Stanhope, DL13 2UL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Pizza Barn among the 3,087 places in Durham 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Pizza Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Barn 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 Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bonny Moorhen Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| The Pack Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Everyday Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2024 |
| Roots of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lakes and Dales Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| The Bakers Loaf Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 September 2025 |
| Joan Woodhall Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Castle Bank Butchers Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Pizza Barn
What is Pizza Barn's food hygiene rating?
Pizza Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Pizza Barn 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 Pizza Barn last inspected?
Pizza Barn was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 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 Pizza Barn?
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 Barn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Pizza Barn 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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