Pizza 38 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Castle Point
Pizza 38 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
The rating dates from 23 July 2025, 11 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: 132 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7AL
How it compares in Castle Point
That puts Pizza 38 among the 452 places in Castle Point holding top marks, 92% 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 | 452 | 92% | ← Pizza 38 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 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 38 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 38, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajsukltd Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Canvey Local Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Castle View School School/college/university | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| B B Grout Ltd Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Canvey Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Canvey Afro Market Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Canvey Island Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| CISCA House Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Pizza 38
What is Pizza 38's food hygiene rating?
Pizza 38 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Castle Point Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Pizza 38 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 38 last inspected?
Pizza 38 was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Castle Point Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pizza 38?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 38 compare to other places in Castle Point?
92% of the 491 rated food businesses in Castle Point hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza 38 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Castle Point Council inspects Pizza 38 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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