Papa John's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bath and North East Somerset
Papa John's 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 10 February 2026, 5 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: 55 High Street, Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 2DQ
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Papa John's among the 1,259 places in Bath and North East Somerset holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,259 | 73% | ← Papa John's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 109 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Lidl Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Somer Valley Foodbank (Midsomer Norton) Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Midsomer Norton Social Club Other catering premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Mallards Pub/bar/nightclub | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Midsomer Norton Primary School School/college/university | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Progressive Sports - Banes At Welton Primary School School/college/university | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Papa John's
What is Papa John's's food hygiene rating?
Papa John's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Papa John's 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 Papa John's last inspected?
Papa John's was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset 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 "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Papa John's compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,732 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Papa John's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset 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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