Pizza King food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Doncaster
Pizza King 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
This is a fresh result: Pizza King was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 5% of rated food businesses in Doncaster score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Doncaster ratings →
Address: 121 Hirst Gate, Mexborough, Doncaster, S64 0DY
How this rating has changed
Pizza King was re-inspected on 30 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Doncaster
A 2 is rare: only 51 of 2,566 rated places in Doncaster score this low, about one in 50. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,876 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 374 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 184 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 2% | ← Pizza King | |
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 235 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Pizza King the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Pizza King, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angie's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Daisy Chain Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Donnie Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Comforts Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Candy Cake Shop Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Blossom Tree Mexborough Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Discount Food Centre Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Pizza King
What is Pizza King's food hygiene rating?
Pizza King has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Doncaster Council on 30 July 2026.
Is Pizza King 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 Pizza King last inspected?
Pizza King was last inspected on 30 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pizza King?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pizza King compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,566 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Pizza King holds a 2. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster 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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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 Doncaster, 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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Understanding this rating
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