Pizza King food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Pizza King 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: Pizza King was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 45 Collingwood Street, Coundon, DL14 8LH
How it compares in Durham
That puts Pizza King among the 3,087 places in Durham 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Pizza King | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 513 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 King 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 King, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Ox Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
| Coundon & Leeholme Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre C.I.C Caring Premises | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2018 |
| Journey Coundon Hub Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Leeholme WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2019 |
Questions about Pizza King
What is Pizza King's food hygiene rating?
Pizza King has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 1 June 2026.
Is Pizza King 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 King last inspected?
Pizza King was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pizza King?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 King compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza King is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Pizza King 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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Understanding this rating
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