Pizza Time food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Norfolk
Pizza Time holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Pizza Time was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 33 Mere Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AD
How it compares in South Norfolk
A 1 is rare: only 8 of 980 rated places in South Norfolk score this low, about one in 123. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Pizza Time | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- 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 Pizza Time the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. 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 Pizza Time, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Cannells Butchers Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Istanbul Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| The Waterfront Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Pizza Time
What is Pizza Time's food hygiene rating?
Pizza Time has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by South Norfolk Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Pizza Time safe to eat at?
A 1 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 Pizza Time last inspected?
Pizza Time was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pizza Time?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pizza Time compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Pizza Time holds a 1. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Pizza Time 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 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 South Norfolk, 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.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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