Papa John food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tendring
Papa John 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 16 September 2025, 9 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: 45 Jackson Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 1JA
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Papa John among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 775 | 67% | ← Papa John | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Papa John, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Efes Doner Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Allied Pharmacy Clacton Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Home Acre Caring Premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Papa John
What is Papa John's food hygiene rating?
Papa John has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Papa John 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 John last inspected?
Papa John was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
How does Papa John compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Papa John is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Papa John 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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Papa John is one of 505 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
Tendring inspects and rates 1,280 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Tendring →
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