MB Pizza Place food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Derbyshire
MB Pizza Place holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: MB Pizza Place was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in South Derbyshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all South Derbyshire ratings →
Address: 32 Market Place, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8DS
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
MB Pizza Place was re-inspected on 16 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Derbyshire
A 2 is rare: only 7 of 753 rated places in South Derbyshire score this low, about one in 108. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 640 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ← MB Pizza Place | |
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 MB Pizza Place the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to MB Pizza Place, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forteys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Melbourne Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Food at 37 Other catering premises | 27 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 June 2025 |
| Wayne Spiers Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 35 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 June 2026 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Melbourne Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 June 2025 |
| The Boot @ Melbourne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2026 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 78 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about MB Pizza Place
What is MB Pizza Place's food hygiene rating?
MB Pizza Place has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by South Derbyshire Council on 16 July 2026.
Is MB Pizza Place safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was MB Pizza Place last inspected?
MB Pizza Place was last inspected on 16 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at MB Pizza Place?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MB Pizza Place compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
85% of the 753 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while MB Pizza Place holds a 2. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects MB Pizza Place 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Derbyshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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