La Spezia Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North West Leicestershire
La Spezia Pizzeria holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: La Spezia Pizzeria was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all North West Leicestershire ratings →
Address: 3 Bakery Court (La Spezia), Market Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1AN
How this rating has changed
La Spezia Pizzeria has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 29 July 2026, and now holds a 0. A rating of 0 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 4 0 | Worse |
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 West Leicestershire
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 791 rated places in North West Leicestershire score this low, about one in 791. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 647 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 92 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ← La Spezia Pizzeria |
A further 168 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major 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 La Spezia Pizzeria the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, 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 La Spezia Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fancy That Produce Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Hammonds Of Ashby Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| IYC Hub Snack Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Centivo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Luna Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Coffee Zouch Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Rose Cottage Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about La Spezia Pizzeria
What is La Spezia Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
La Spezia Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 29 July 2026.
Is La Spezia Pizzeria safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was La Spezia Pizzeria last inspected?
La Spezia Pizzeria was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at La Spezia Pizzeria?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major 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 La Spezia Pizzeria compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 791 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, while La Spezia Pizzeria holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects La Spezia 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 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 West Leicestershire, 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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La Spezia Pizzeria is one of 152 rated food businesses in Ashby de la Zouch. See every hygiene rating in Ashby de la Zouch →
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