Pizza town and kebab house food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Colchester
Pizza town and kebab house 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: 13 The Centre, New Road, Tiptree, CO5 0HF
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Pizza town and kebab house among the 1,200 places in Colchester holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,200 | 89% | ← Pizza town and kebab house | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 302 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 town and kebab house 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 town and kebab house, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crusty Loaf Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Iceland Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | Exempt | |
| Tiptree Community Centre Other catering premises | 98 yards away | Exempt | |
| Direct pizza company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Gardenia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Tiptree chef Other catering premises | 106 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dear Grace Home and Gift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Pizza town and kebab house
What is Pizza town and kebab house's food hygiene rating?
Pizza town and kebab house has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Pizza town and kebab house 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 town and kebab house last inspected?
Pizza town and kebab house was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pizza town and kebab house?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 town and kebab house compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza town and kebab house is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Pizza town and kebab house 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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