Woodham Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Woodham 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 29 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: 7 St Elizabeths Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4UE
How it compares in Durham
That puts Woodham Pizzeria among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Woodham Pizzeria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 Woodham 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 Woodham Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2022 |
| Sunny House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Reds Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Premier - Woodham Village Store Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Woodham Academy 4175 School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Woodham Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Woodham Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| House of Eden Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Woodham Pizzeria
What is Woodham Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
Woodham Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Woodham 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 Woodham Pizzeria last inspected?
Woodham Pizzeria was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 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 Woodham 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 Woodham Pizzeria compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Woodham Pizzeria is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Woodham 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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