Express Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ards and North Down
Express Pizza 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
This is a fresh result: Express Pizza was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Comber, Newtownards, BT23 5DY
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Express Pizza among the 949 places in Ards and North Down holding top marks, 82% 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 | 949 | 82% | ← Express Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 118 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Express Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Happy Feet Afterschool /out of school Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Comber Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
| New Happy Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 March 2025 |
| Supervalu Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Winemark Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| LG'S Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 February 2026 |
| We Sell Heroes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Express Pizza
What is Express Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Express Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Express Pizza 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 Express Pizza last inspected?
Express Pizza was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ards and North Down Council rather than by the business.
How does Express Pizza compare to other places in Ards and North Down?
82% of the 1,155 rated food businesses in Ards and North Down hold the top rating of 5, and Express Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Express Pizza 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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Express Pizza is one of 58 rated food businesses in Newtownards. See every hygiene rating in Newtownards →
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