The Pizza Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Ulster
The Pizza Box 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 14 August 2025, 11 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: 53 James Street, Loy, Cookstown, BT80 8AE
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts The Pizza Box among the 1,133 places in Mid Ulster holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,133 | 89% | ← The Pizza Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 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 Box 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 Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Invitation To Love Jesus Other catering premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Apache pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| J Hutton And Sons Manufacturers/packers | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Ground Espresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Mcatamneys Butchers Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Noir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Antioch Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Poundstretcher Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about The Pizza Box
What is The Pizza Box's food hygiene rating?
The Pizza Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 14 August 2025.
Is The Pizza Box 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 Box last inspected?
The Pizza Box was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pizza Box?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pizza Box compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, and The Pizza Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects The Pizza Box 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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