Papa John's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Hertfordshire
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 24 June 2025, 12 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: 2D Apton Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3SN
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Papa John's among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← Papa John's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doodle Do Day Nurseries Ltd Caring Premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| F.Cooke Pie And Mash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Host Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Chateau Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Browski Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Eat 17 Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
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 East Hertfordshire Council on 24 June 2025.
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 24 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire 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 "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 John's compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Papa John's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire 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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