Papa J's Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Milton Keynes
Papa J's Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Papa J's Restaurant was inspected on 1 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Milton Keynes score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Milton Keynes ratings →
Address: 20 Redgrave Drive, Oxley Park, MK4 4TB
How this rating has changed
Papa J's Restaurant was re-inspected on 1 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Papa J's Restaurant among the 1,790 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,790 | 78% | ← Papa J's Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 115 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 221 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 Good
- 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 J's Restaurant 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 J's Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Acorns at Westcroft Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Ducklings Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2016 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2016 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2021 |
Questions about Papa J's Restaurant
What is Papa J's Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Papa J's Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 1 September 2026.
Is Papa J's Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Papa J's Restaurant last inspected?
Papa J's Restaurant was last inspected on 1 September 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papa J's Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papa J's Restaurant compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
78% of the 2,300 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and Papa J's Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Papa J's Restaurant 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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