Da Vinci Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
Da Vinci Pizza 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 4 July 2023, more than 3 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: 131 Church Street North, Sunderland, SR6 0DT
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Da Vinci Pizza among the 1,634 places in Sunderland 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 | 1,634 | 84% | ← Da Vinci Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 365 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Da Vinci Pizza 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 Da Vinci Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Bede's Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Amigo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Bertos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Albany House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Asiana Fusion Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Albert's Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| Betsy Jenny Counselling And Wellbeing Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Da Vinci Pizza
What is Da Vinci Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Da Vinci Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 4 July 2023.
Is Da Vinci Pizza 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 Da Vinci Pizza last inspected?
Da Vinci Pizza was last inspected on 4 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Da Vinci Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Da Vinci Pizza compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Da Vinci Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Da Vinci Pizza 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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