The Pitman Pizza Co food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
The Pitman Pizza Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 June 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: Stanley Terrace, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1PA
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Pitman Pizza Co among the 2,779 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← The Pitman Pizza Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Pitman Pizza Co 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 The Pitman Pizza Co, 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 | 16 March 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2021 |
| Next plc Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2023 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Morpeth Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Oxfam Morpeth Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Ephesus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about The Pitman Pizza Co
What is The Pitman Pizza Co's food hygiene rating?
The Pitman Pizza Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 28 June 2024.
Is The Pitman Pizza Co 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pitman Pizza Co last inspected?
The Pitman Pizza Co was last inspected on 28 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pitman Pizza Co?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pitman Pizza Co compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Pitman Pizza Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Pitman Pizza Co 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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