Pizza Express food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Hampshire
Pizza Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2025, 11 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.
96% of rated food businesses in East Hampshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hampshire ratings →
Address: Pizza Express 5 Market Square, Alton, GU34 1HD
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Pizza Express among the 824 places in East Hampshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 824 | 84% | ← Pizza Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| MA Spice Ltd T/A Mifta's Restaurant Other catering premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Ten Tun Tap House Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2020 |
| Dill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Hermanos Mexican Street Food Other catering premises | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bluebell Cake House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 September 2025 |
| Slush Truck Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Khao Soi By Chariya Other catering premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 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 East Hampshire Council on 22 September 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pizza Express last inspected?
Pizza Express was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire 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 East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire 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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Pizza Express is one of 249 rated food businesses in Alton. See every hygiene rating in Alton →
East Hampshire inspects and rates 1,094 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Hampshire →
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