Papa J's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Angus
Papa J's passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the restaurant met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 3 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: Cafe Bus Station Catherine Street Arbroath, DD11 1RL
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Papa J's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Vitos Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | Pass | 29 January 2020 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | Pass | 20 August 2025 |
| Coast Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | Pass | 30 May 2025 |
| Bite Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | Pass | 7 January 2026 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | Pass | 2 February 2024 |
| Dundee & Angus Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 199 yards away | Pass | 24 January 2024 |
| Central Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | Pass | 21 July 2025 |
| Abbey Pet Shop Retailers - other | 208 yards away | Pass | 13 May 2024 |
Questions about Papa J's
What is Papa J's's food hygiene rating?
Papa J's does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Papa J's last inspected?
Papa J's was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Angus Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Angus Council inspects Papa J'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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