Mario's Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Derbyshire
Mario's 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: Mario's Pizza was inspected on 17 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in South Derbyshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Derbyshire ratings →
Address: 7 West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG
How this rating has changed
Mario's Pizza was re-inspected on 17 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
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How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Mario's Pizza among the 640 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 640 | 85% | ← Mario's Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 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 Mario's Pizza 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 Mario's Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Nisa Swadlincote Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Montanaro's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Moonshine Derbyshire Ltd Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Oasis Drop In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Five at Delph Dining Room and Cookery School Other catering premises | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Just desserts Swad LTD Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Mario's Pizza
What is Mario's Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Mario's Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 17 August 2026.
Is Mario's 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 Mario's Pizza last inspected?
Mario's Pizza was last inspected on 17 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mario's Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Mario's Pizza compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
85% of the 753 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Mario's Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Mario's 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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