Papa Johns Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Canterbury City
Papa Johns Pizza 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
This is a fresh result: Papa Johns Pizza was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Canterbury City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Canterbury City ratings →
Address: 67-69 Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1BU
How this rating has changed
Papa Johns Pizza has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 26 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Papa Johns Pizza among the 1,155 places in Canterbury City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,155 | 78% | ← Papa Johns Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Papa Johns Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 PWRR Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2017 |
| Busy Bees Canterbury Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| Aldi Food Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Caterlink - St John's Cep School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Canterbury Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Christ Church Students Union Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Papa Johns Pizza
What is Papa Johns Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Papa Johns Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 26 August 2026.
Is Papa Johns Pizza 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 Papa Johns Pizza last inspected?
Papa Johns Pizza was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does Papa Johns Pizza compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Papa Johns Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Papa Johns Pizza 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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