The Pizza Master food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Pizza Master 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 6 May 2026, 2 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: 66 Hawthorn Street, Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8JS
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts The Pizza Master among the 1,895 places in Newcastle Upon Tyne holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,895 | 75% | ← The Pizza Master | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 200 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Pizza Master, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blutcher & District Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Denecroft Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Chapel Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Elsie’s Riverside Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Cheryls Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Claud's Coffee Shop and Dessert Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Dhillons Fish Inn Throckley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Falmouth House masonic Hall Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about The Pizza Master
What is The Pizza Master's food hygiene rating?
The Pizza Master has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 6 May 2026.
Is The Pizza Master 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 The Pizza Master last inspected?
The Pizza Master was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
How does The Pizza Master compare to other places in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,525 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, and The Pizza Master is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects The Pizza Master 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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