Pizza Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harrow
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 31 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: St Georges Shopping Centre, St Anns Road, HA1 1HS
How it compares in Harrow
That puts Pizza Express among the 951 places in Harrow holding top marks, 61% 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 | 951 | 61% | ← Pizza Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 358 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 332 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Anne's Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Ahsaan Burger Makrroryan Kabul Zibaa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Amigos Bar Services Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| AJ Pizza's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Aumkar Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Ancona Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Better Food Mood Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
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 Harrow Council on 31 March 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 31 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harrow 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 Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow 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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