Pizza Principles food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Cheshire East
Pizza Principles holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2025, 8 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 Cheshire East score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cheshire East ratings →
Address: Unit 1 59 Shrigley Road, Pott Shrigley, SK10 5RD
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Pizza Principles among the 2,493 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,493 | 89% | ← Pizza Principles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 196 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 320 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 Principles 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 Principles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Grill T/A Dronsfields Bespoke Catering Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Viceroy Indian cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2026 |
| The Poachers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| The Cotton Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2024 |
| J J J Heathcote Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| F Smith Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Ingersley Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Pizza Principles
What is Pizza Principles's food hygiene rating?
Pizza Principles has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Pizza Principles 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pizza Principles last inspected?
Pizza Principles was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pizza Principles?
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 Principles compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,795 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza Principles is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Pizza Principles 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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