Castle Pizza Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolsover
Castle Pizza 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 10 April 2025, 15 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: 10 Market Place, Bolsover, Chesterfield, S44 6PH
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts Castle Pizza Express among the 594 places in Bolsover holding top marks, 86% 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 | 594 | 86% | ← Castle Pizza Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 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 Very 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 Castle Pizza 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 Castle Pizza Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2022 |
| Oven Door Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| The Market Place Bolsover Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Golden Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 June 2025 |
| Julies Sandwich Shop Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2024 |
| Ibbotson Fresh Quality Produce Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Not Just Cheesecakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Courtyard Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
Questions about Castle Pizza Express
What is Castle Pizza Express's food hygiene rating?
Castle Pizza Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 10 April 2025.
Is Castle Pizza 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 Castle Pizza Express last inspected?
Castle Pizza Express was last inspected on 10 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Pizza Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Castle Pizza Express compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Pizza Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Castle Pizza 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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