Italian Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackpool
Italian Pizza 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 28 January 2026, 5 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: 74a St Annes Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AS
How it compares in Blackpool
In Blackpool, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Italian Pizza sits behind roughly 1,330 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,330 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 190 | 11% | ← Italian Pizza | |
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 3 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Italian Pizza 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 Italian Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam's Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Arnie's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Arnold Convenience Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| B's Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Allied Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Barbell Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| 8 Bit Restaurant Arcade Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| 5H Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Italian Pizza
What is Italian Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Italian Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackpool Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Italian Pizza 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 Italian Pizza last inspected?
Italian Pizza was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Italian Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Italian Pizza compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, while Italian Pizza holds a 4. 190 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Italian 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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