Pizza Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
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 30 April 2025, 14 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: 11 London Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 1PE
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Pizza Express among the 973 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 70% 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 | 973 | 70% | ← Pizza Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Heaven Café Other catering premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| AM To PM Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Ask Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Caddies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cafe Munchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 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 Southend-On-Sea Council on 30 April 2025.
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 30 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea 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 Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea 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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