Pizza Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Plymouth City
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 1 November 2019, more than 6 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: Barbican Leisure Park, Barbican Approach, Plymouth, PL4 0LG
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Pizza Express among the 1,278 places in Plymouth City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,278 | 78% | ← Pizza Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 194 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 98 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 143 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie's Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Aladdin's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Alfresco! Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| A K Ices t/a Super Whippy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Bites to Go Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Armado Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| B Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Barbican Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 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 Plymouth City Council on 1 November 2019.
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 1 November 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pizza Express?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pizza Express compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,634 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City 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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