Pizza40 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
Pizza40 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 3 September 2025, 10 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: 13C Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1PR
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Pizza40 among the 2,087 places in Cumberland 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Pizza40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Pizza40 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 Pizza40, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mawson's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Salt Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Shackles Off Youth & Community Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| King Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Seascale Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Bailey Ground Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| The Herdie Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2023 |
Questions about Pizza40
What is Pizza40's food hygiene rating?
Pizza40 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Pizza40 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 Pizza40 last inspected?
Pizza40 was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pizza40?
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 Pizza40 compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza40 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Pizza40 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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Pizza40 is one of 23 rated food businesses in Seascale. See every hygiene rating in Seascale →
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