Pizza Castle Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Pizza Castle Express 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 23 June 2026, 2 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.
91% of rated food businesses in Durham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Durham ratings →
Address: 26A Front Street, Sedgefield, TS21 2AJ
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Durham
That puts Pizza Castle Express among the 3,075 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 | 3,075 | 75% | ← Pizza Castle Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 670 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 525 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 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 Pizza Castle Express 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 Pizza Castle Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sedgefield Pharmacy Retailers - other | 49 yards away | Exempt | |
| Eastern Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| The Dun Cow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Sedgefield Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2026 |
| Aubergine Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Sedgefield Community Assoc Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2014 |
| Premier - TAAH Convenience Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about Pizza Castle Express
What is Pizza Castle Express's food hygiene rating?
Pizza Castle Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Pizza Castle Express 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 Pizza Castle Express last inspected?
Pizza Castle Express was last inspected on 23 June 2026, 2 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 Pizza Castle Express?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pizza Castle Express compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza Castle Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Pizza Castle Express 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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