Papas fish and chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bassetlaw
Papas fish and chips 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 9 June 2025, 13 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: 12 Spital Hill, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6PJ
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts Papas fish and chips among the 978 places in Bassetlaw holding top marks, 98% 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 | 978 | 98% | ← Papas fish and chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 85 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 Good
- 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 Papas fish and chips 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 Papas fish and chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playwell Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Harry's Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| China Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| Afrisparkle Ltd Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| All Events Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Black Boy Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Papas fish and chips
What is Papas fish and chips's food hygiene rating?
Papas fish and chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 9 June 2025.
Is Papas fish and chips 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 Papas fish and chips last inspected?
Papas fish and chips was last inspected on 9 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bassetlaw Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papas fish and chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papas fish and chips compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and Papas fish and chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects Papas fish and chips 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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