Papa Johns food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Cambridgeshire
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 5 August 2025, 11 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: 3 Forehill, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4AA
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
In East Cambridgeshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Papa Johns sits behind roughly 579 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 579 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ← Papa Johns | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayman's Son Pub/bar/nightclub | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2019 |
| Piccolo Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bobana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Cherry Hill Chocolates Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Sophie's Afternoon Tea And Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| 3At3 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Prosper Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 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 East Cambridgeshire Council on 5 August 2025.
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 5 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papa Johns?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Johns compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Papa Johns holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire 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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