Cipolla Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Cipolla Pizza holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 July 2025, 12 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: 4 Blandford Place, Seaham, SR7 7EL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Cipolla Pizza among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Cipolla Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Good
- 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 Cipolla 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 Cipolla Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Seaham Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Playdates CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Foggins News Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Memory Lane Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2022 |
| Bruce's Gym Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Hat and Feathers Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Cipolla Pizza
What is Cipolla Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Cipolla Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 7 July 2025.
Is Cipolla Pizza 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cipolla Pizza last inspected?
Cipolla Pizza was last inspected on 7 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cipolla Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cipolla Pizza compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Cipolla Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Cipolla 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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