Pizza Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Belfast 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 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 551 Lisburn Road, BT9 7GQ
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Pizza Express among the 2,117 places in Belfast City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 2,117 | 73% | ← Pizza Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 502 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antipasto Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Belfast Society Caring Premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2019 |
| Agape Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Adelaide House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Abbotts Meats Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Baps @ Happy's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| A Nice Sip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
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 Belfast City Council on 3 December 2024.
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 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Belfast 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pizza Express compare to other places in Belfast City?
73% of the 2,919 rated food businesses in Belfast City hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast 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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