Direct Pizza Barlborough food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolsover
Direct Pizza Barlborough 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 12 February 2026, 5 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: 9 High Street, Barlborough, Chesterfield, S43 4ET
How it compares in Bolsover
A 2 is rare: only 3 of 691 rated places in Bolsover score this low, about one in 230. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 594 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← Direct Pizza Barlborough | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Direct Pizza Barlborough the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 Direct Pizza Barlborough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlborough Primary School School/college/university | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Bolsover District Council FSM Other catering premises | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Barlborough Post Office Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2022 |
| Barlborough B.O.O.T.S Caring Premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Barlborough Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| Food For Thought Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| De Rodes Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
Questions about Direct Pizza Barlborough
What is Direct Pizza Barlborough's food hygiene rating?
Direct Pizza Barlborough has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bolsover Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Direct Pizza Barlborough 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 Direct Pizza Barlborough last inspected?
Direct Pizza Barlborough was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 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 Direct Pizza Barlborough?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Direct Pizza Barlborough compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, while Direct Pizza Barlborough holds a 2. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Direct Pizza Barlborough 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 Bolsover, 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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