Pizza Den (The Best) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
Pizza Den (The Best) 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 20 December 2023, 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: 9A Salterbeck Road, Salterbeck, CA14 5JF
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Pizza Den (The Best) among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Pizza Den (The Best) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Pizza Den (The Best) 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 Den (The Best), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys RC School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| St Marys Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2018 |
| The Great Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Little Stars (Workington) Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Pioneer Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Harrington Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Moorclose Community Cafe Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Special Occasion Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2021 |
Questions about Pizza Den (The Best)
What is Pizza Den (The Best)'s food hygiene rating?
Pizza Den (The Best) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 20 December 2023.
Is Pizza Den (The Best) 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 Den (The Best) last inspected?
Pizza Den (The Best) was last inspected on 20 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pizza Den (The Best)?
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 Pizza Den (The Best) compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza Den (The Best) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Pizza Den (The Best) 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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