The pizza joint food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southwark
The pizza joint 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: 42, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AX
How it compares in Southwark
That puts The pizza joint among the 2,138 places in Southwark holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,138 | 72% | ← The pizza joint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 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 Very 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 The pizza joint 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 The pizza joint, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agua na boca ltd Other catering premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| 081 pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Angel oak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| 139 fika ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Anns preserves and bakes Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| Abc studio childcare plus School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Abc studio childcare Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Angels bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about The pizza joint
What is The pizza joint's food hygiene rating?
The pizza joint has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 23 September 2025.
Is The pizza joint 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 The pizza joint last inspected?
The pizza joint was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The pizza joint?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The pizza joint compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and The pizza joint is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects The pizza joint 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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