Pizza Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · York
Pizza Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 10 St Sampsons Square, York, YO1 8RN
How it compares in York
That puts Pizza Express among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← Pizza Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Pizza Express 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 Pizza Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Hashery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Ambrosia Greek Street Food Mobile caterer | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bird & Blend Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Amorino Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Blue Heaven Lounge Grill House & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Ate O'Clock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about Pizza Express
What is Pizza Express's food hygiene rating?
Pizza Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 24 January 2024.
Is Pizza Express 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pizza Express last inspected?
Pizza Express was last inspected on 24 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pizza Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pizza Express compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Pizza Express 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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