Pizza Dial food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
Pizza Dial 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 30 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 5 Imperial Buildings, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4DJ
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Pizza Dial among the 1,634 places in Sunderland 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 | 1,634 | 84% | ← Pizza Dial | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 365 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 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 Dial 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 Dial, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Lunch Club In Anchor Housing Association Caring Premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2018 |
| Bernard Gilpin School Servery School/college/university | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Glendale Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Dicksons Pork Shops Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Houghton Kepier Sports College School/college/university | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Blackberries Patisserie Retailers - other | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Houghton Methodist Church Other catering premises | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2017 |
Questions about Pizza Dial
What is Pizza Dial's food hygiene rating?
Pizza Dial has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 30 May 2024.
Is Pizza Dial 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 Pizza Dial last inspected?
Pizza Dial was last inspected on 30 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pizza Dial?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Dial compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza Dial is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Pizza Dial 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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