LA Pizza Time Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
LA Pizza Time Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Pizza Time, 18 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1QS
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so LA Pizza Time Ltd sits behind roughly 2,372 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ← LA Pizza Time Ltd | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 LA Pizza Time Ltd 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 LA Pizza Time Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Tandoori Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Bar 32 Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Brewdog Carlisle Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Border Rambler Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Below Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Berlin Doner and Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Carlisle Station Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Alien Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about LA Pizza Time Ltd
What is LA Pizza Time Ltd's food hygiene rating?
LA Pizza Time Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cumberland Council on 12 March 2025.
Is LA Pizza Time Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was LA Pizza Time Ltd last inspected?
LA Pizza Time Ltd was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 15 months 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 LA Pizza Time Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does LA Pizza Time Ltd compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while LA Pizza Time Ltd holds a 3. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects LA Pizza Time Ltd 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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