Papa Johns food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wiltshire
Papa Johns 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 12 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 12 Bank Street, Melksham, SN12 6LG
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Papa Johns sits behind roughly 2,380 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ← Papa Johns | |
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Johns 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 Johns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbies Pizza Tasty Bun Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Casa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 October 2024 |
| The Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Quenched Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| Buds Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| The Picnic Basket (Melksham) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Melksham Card & News Centre Ltd Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Savers Health and Beauty Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Papa Johns
What is Papa Johns's food hygiene rating?
Papa Johns has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 12 July 2023.
Is Papa Johns 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 Papa Johns last inspected?
Papa Johns was last inspected on 12 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papa Johns?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papa Johns compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Papa Johns holds a 4. 335 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Papa Johns 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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