Pizza Italia food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
Pizza Italia 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: Pizza Italia was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Pizza Italia, 97 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1RY
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Pizza Italia among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Pizza Italia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Pizza Italia 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 Italia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2020 |
| Black Jug Catering Other catering premises | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Brewdog Carlisle Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Casa Crisci Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2019 |
| Border Rambler Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Berlin Doner and Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bar 32 Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Box Arena Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
Questions about Pizza Italia
What is Pizza Italia's food hygiene rating?
Pizza Italia has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Pizza Italia 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 Pizza Italia last inspected?
Pizza Italia was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pizza Italia?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Pizza Italia compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza Italia is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Pizza Italia 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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