Family pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Babergh
Family pizza holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Family pizza was inspected on 14 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Babergh score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Babergh ratings →
Address: The Family Pizza Fontana, Cattawade Street, Brantham, CO11 1RG
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Family pizza has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 14 August 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Babergh
A 2 is rare: only 6 of 791 rated places in Babergh score this low, about one in 132. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 689 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← Family pizza | |
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Family pizza the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Family pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Bar Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2019 |
| Brantham Leisure Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| ChefNeil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Constable Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 June 2025 |
| Brantham Mill Crafts Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2021 |
| Riverside Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Riverside Fish & Chips Essex Ltd - Van 1 Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Riverside Fish & Chips Ltd - Van 2 Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about Family pizza
What is Family pizza's food hygiene rating?
Family pizza has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Babergh Council on 14 August 2026.
Is Family pizza safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Family pizza last inspected?
Family pizza was last inspected on 14 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Family pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Family pizza compare to other places in Babergh?
87% of the 791 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, while Family pizza holds a 2. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Family 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Babergh, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
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