Lanchester Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Lanchester Pizzeria 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 18 April 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: 18 Front Street, Lanchester, DH7 0ER
How it compares in Durham
That puts Lanchester Pizzeria 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% | ← Lanchester Pizzeria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lanchester Pizzeria 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 Lanchester Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Di Di Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 October 2025 |
| Indian Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
| J Hanley and Sons Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Golden Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| The Gallery Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Lanchester News Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 March 2026 |
| Lanchester Country Basket Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
Questions about Lanchester Pizzeria
What is Lanchester Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
Lanchester Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 18 April 2024.
Is Lanchester Pizzeria 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 Lanchester Pizzeria last inspected?
Lanchester Pizzeria was last inspected on 18 April 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 Lanchester Pizzeria?
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 Lanchester Pizzeria compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Lanchester Pizzeria is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Lanchester Pizzeria 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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