Pizzeria Da Simo food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Doncaster
Pizzeria Da Simo 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
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 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: 21 Livingstone Avenue, Clay Lane, Doncaster, DN2 4SA
How it compares in Doncaster
A 1 is rare: only 72 of 2,553 rated places in Doncaster score this low, about one in 35. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,869 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 379 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 182 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 3% | ← Pizzeria Da Simo | |
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 269 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Pizzeria Da Simo the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Pizzeria Da Simo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstix Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| CO-OP Ogden Road Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Diddlytots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Astrabound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Darrens Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Boots the Chemist Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Pizzeria Da Simo
What is Pizzeria Da Simo's food hygiene rating?
Pizzeria Da Simo has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Doncaster Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Pizzeria Da Simo 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 Pizzeria Da Simo last inspected?
Pizzeria Da Simo was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pizzeria Da Simo?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pizzeria Da Simo compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,553 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Pizzeria Da Simo holds a 1. 72 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Pizzeria Da Simo 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 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 Doncaster, 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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