Oregano Leaf Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hastings
Oregano Leaf Pizzeria holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 28 July 2025, 11 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: Shop And Premises 78 Queens Road, Hastings, TN34 1RL
How it compares in Hastings
A 2 is rare: only 2 of 821 rated places in Hastings score this low, about one in 411. By contrast 91% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 749 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Oregano Leaf Pizzeria | |
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Oregano Leaf Pizzeria the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Oregano Leaf Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 3 Souls in a Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Amy Sweets Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Bruno's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Brewing Brothers @ The Imperial Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
Questions about Oregano Leaf Pizzeria
What is Oregano Leaf Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
Oregano Leaf Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Hastings Council on 28 July 2025.
Is Oregano Leaf Pizzeria safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Oregano Leaf Pizzeria last inspected?
Oregano Leaf Pizzeria was last inspected on 28 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hastings Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oregano Leaf Pizzeria?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oregano Leaf Pizzeria compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, while Oregano Leaf Pizzeria holds a 2. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects Oregano Leaf Pizzeria 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Hastings, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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