Ozzie's Pizzas food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Ozzie's Pizzas 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 January 2024, 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: 3A Horsemarket, Middleton-in-Teesdale, DL12 0SH
How it compares in Durham
That puts Ozzie's Pizzas among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Ozzie's Pizzas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Very 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 Ozzie's Pizzas 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 Ozzie's Pizzas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel James Deli Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Winter's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| G and J Newsagents Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Methodist Church - Pathway Other catering premises | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2019 |
| The Tees'pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| McFarlanes Family Butchers Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2025 |
| Teesdale Day Clubs Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Vale of Tees Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Ozzie's Pizzas
What is Ozzie's Pizzas's food hygiene rating?
Ozzie's Pizzas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 4 January 2024.
Is Ozzie's Pizzas 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 Ozzie's Pizzas last inspected?
Ozzie's Pizzas was last inspected on 4 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Ozzie's Pizzas?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ozzie's Pizzas compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Ozzie's Pizzas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Ozzie's Pizzas 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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