Pizzawala food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leicester City
Pizzawala holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 November 2025, 7 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: 5 Malabar Road, Leicester, LE1 2PD
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Pizzawala sits behind roughly 2,262 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ← Pizzawala | |
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 248 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pizzawala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aisha Foods Manufacturers/packers | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| abm catering @ Taylor Road Primary School School/college/university | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Alla Amin Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| A Lojinha Da Sonia Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Abike's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 3 For 10 Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Pizzawala
What is Pizzawala's food hygiene rating?
Pizzawala has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leicester City Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Pizzawala safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pizzawala last inspected?
Pizzawala was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
How does Pizzawala compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while Pizzawala holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Pizzawala 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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