Papa John's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Arun
Papa John's holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 March 2026, 4 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: 5 Arundel Road, Littlehampton, BN17 7BY
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Papa John's sits behind roughly 1,103 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ← Papa John's | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Papa John's 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 Papa John's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favourite Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Famous City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Charcoal grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Crown ( pub ) Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Bargains Galore Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| Bahar Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Camellots House Caring Premises | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Cassino Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Papa John's
What is Papa John's's food hygiene rating?
Papa John's has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Arun Council on 13 March 2026.
Is Papa John's safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Papa John's last inspected?
Papa John's was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papa John's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papa John's compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while Papa John's holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Papa John's 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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