Pizza 4 U food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Pizza 4 U holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 January 2024, 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: Ground Floor 26 Spencer Street, Eldon Lane, DL14 8TL
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Pizza 4 U sits behind roughly 3,770 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← Pizza 4 U | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 4 U 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 4 U, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Valley Community Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Elm Road Workingmens Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Church View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| .The Red Alligator Pub Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Nourish Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Godfreys The Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Miami Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Pizza 4 U
What is Pizza 4 U's food hygiene rating?
Pizza 4 U has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 11 January 2024.
Is Pizza 4 U safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Pizza 4 U last inspected?
Pizza 4 U was last inspected on 11 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 4 U?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pizza 4 U compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Pizza 4 U holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Pizza 4 U 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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