Sam's Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Redcar and Cleveland
Sam's Pizzeria 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 16 February 2026, 4 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: 192b High Street, Eston, TS6 9JF
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts Sam's Pizzeria among the 1,077 places in Redcar and Cleveland holding top marks, 94% 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 | 1,077 | 94% | ← Sam's Pizzeria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Sam's Pizzeria 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 Sam's Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ Tees Valley - Barnaby House Caring Premises | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Blend coffee bar and bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Eston Vape&Smoke Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Eston Institute & Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Eston Convenience Store Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Astune Rise Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| A J Bag Superstore Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Appleby's Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Sam's Pizzeria
What is Sam's Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
Sam's Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 16 February 2026.
Is Sam's Pizzeria 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 Sam's Pizzeria last inspected?
Sam's Pizzeria was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sam's Pizzeria?
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 Sam's Pizzeria compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,147 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, and Sam's Pizzeria is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Sam's Pizzeria 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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