Dorset Pizza Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Dorset Pizza Kitchen 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 31 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: 60 Sandy Lane, Upton, BH16 5LX
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Dorset Pizza Kitchen among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Dorset Pizza Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Dorset Pizza Kitchen 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 Dorset Pizza Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Chippee KI-Yay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Cooked For U Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Coffee & Moor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Dina Zone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2022 |
| Bayside Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Dorset Pizza Kitchen
What is Dorset Pizza Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Dorset Pizza Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 31 May 2024.
Is Dorset Pizza Kitchen 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 Dorset Pizza Kitchen last inspected?
Dorset Pizza Kitchen was last inspected on 31 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dorset Pizza Kitchen?
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 Dorset Pizza Kitchen compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Dorset Pizza Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Dorset Pizza Kitchen 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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