Xpresso Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Redcar and Cleveland
Xpresso 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 7 August 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: 142 High Street, Eston, TS6 9EN
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
A 2 is rare: only 6 of 1,147 rated places in Redcar and Cleveland score this low, about one in 191. By contrast 94% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,077 | 94% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← Xpresso Pizzeria | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Xpresso 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 Xpresso Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eston Institute & Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Eston Vape&Smoke Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Astune Rise Caring Premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Appleby's Other catering premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Blend coffee bar and bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Eston Convenience Store Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Caterplus @ Tees Valley - Barnaby House Caring Premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Bankfields Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
Questions about Xpresso Pizzeria
What is Xpresso Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
Xpresso Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Xpresso 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 Xpresso Pizzeria last inspected?
Xpresso Pizzeria was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Xpresso 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 Xpresso Pizzeria compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,147 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, while Xpresso Pizzeria holds a 2. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Xpresso 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 Redcar and Cleveland, 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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