Papz Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rochdale
Papz Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 December 2025, 7 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: 144 Whitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 0JG
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Papz Kitchen sits behind roughly 1,090 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 217 | 15% | ← Papz Kitchen | |
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 401 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Papz 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 Papz Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Tandoori & Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Artisan Granola Manufacturers/packers | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Cambian Group Caring Premises | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Bright & Breezy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Brownhill Learning Community School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| All Saints C of E School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Brownhill Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Aspire 2 Inspire Communities Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Papz Kitchen
What is Papz Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Papz Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 5 December 2025.
Is Papz Kitchen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Papz Kitchen last inspected?
Papz Kitchen was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papz Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Papz Kitchen compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,495 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Papz Kitchen holds a 4. 217 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Papz 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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