Simply Pizza

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-08-14

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Simply Pizza is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 71 Irish Quarter West, Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus, Antrim, BT38 8AT, in the Mid and East Antrim local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Mid and East Antrim oversees 1,174 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Mid and East Antrim is 4.9 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
71 Irish Quarter West, Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus, Antrim
Postcode
BT38 8AT
Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
864585

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Simply Pizza?

Simply Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Mid and East Antrim.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Simply Pizza last inspected?

Simply Pizza was last inspected on 2025-08-14. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Simply Pizza located?

Simply Pizza is located at 71 Irish Quarter West, Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus, Antrim , BT38 8AT, in the Mid and East Antrim local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT38 postcode area.