Di Di Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Di Di Pizzeria holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 October 2025, 8 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: 18 Front Street, Lanchester, DH7 0ER
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Di Di Pizzeria sits behind roughly 3,770 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← Di Di Pizzeria | |
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Di Di Pizzeria 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 Di Di Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanchester Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Indian Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
| J Hanley and Sons Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Golden Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| The Gallery Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Lanchester News Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 March 2026 |
| Lanchester Country Basket Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
Questions about Di Di Pizzeria
What is Di Di Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
Di Di Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 28 October 2025.
Is Di Di Pizzeria safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Di Di Pizzeria last inspected?
Di Di Pizzeria was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 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 Di Di Pizzeria?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Di Di Pizzeria compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Di Di Pizzeria holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Di Di 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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