Carlos Pizzas food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Kesteven
Carlos Pizzas 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: Carlos Pizzas was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 South Street, Bourne, PE10 9LT
How it compares in South Kesteven
A 2 is rare: only 11 of 1,097 rated places in South Kesteven score this low, about one in 100. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 917 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ← Carlos Pizzas | |
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 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 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 Carlos Pizzas 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 Carlos Pizzas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Barbers Chop Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| The Cedars Care Home (Bourne) by Barchester Caring Premises | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Alec Day Family Butchers Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Zorba 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Don't Lose Hope Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Burghley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Bourne Darby and Joan Club Other catering premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Carlos Pizzas
What is Carlos Pizzas's food hygiene rating?
Carlos Pizzas has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by South Kesteven Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Carlos Pizzas 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 Carlos Pizzas last inspected?
Carlos Pizzas was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Carlos Pizzas?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carlos Pizzas compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,097 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Carlos Pizzas holds a 2. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Carlos Pizzas 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 South Kesteven, 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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