Eckington Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North East Derbyshire
Eckington Pizzeria holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Eckington Pizzeria was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all North East Derbyshire ratings →
Address: 8 Northgate House, Market Street, Eckington, S21 4EH
How this rating has changed
Eckington Pizzeria was re-inspected on 16 July 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | 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 North East Derbyshire
A 1 is rare: only 1 of 761 rated places in North East Derbyshire score this low, about one in 761. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 663 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ← Eckington Pizzeria | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Eckington Pizzeria the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Eckington Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eck Mini Market Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Bilal's Balti House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier) Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Dragon Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Eckington Civic Centre Other catering premises | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Eckington Parish Pantry Distributors/Transporters | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Bargains Galore Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
Questions about Eckington Pizzeria
What is Eckington Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
Eckington Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 16 July 2026.
Is Eckington Pizzeria safe to eat at?
A 1 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 Eckington Pizzeria last inspected?
Eckington Pizzeria was last inspected on 16 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Eckington Pizzeria?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eckington Pizzeria compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
87% of the 761 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while Eckington Pizzeria holds a 1. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Eckington Pizzeria 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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A rating of 1 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 North East Derbyshire, 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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