Papa John's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ipswich
Papa John's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 17 April 2019, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 283A Duke Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0BF
How it compares in Ipswich
In Ipswich, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Papa John's sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 989 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ← Papa John's | |
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boss Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Bella Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| 127 Ipswich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Barlas Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| BIN93 UK Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Aramark Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Briarbank Brewing Co Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Bistro on the Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 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 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ipswich Council on 17 April 2019.
Is Papa John's safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Papa John's last inspected?
Papa John's was last inspected on 17 April 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ipswich 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, while Papa John's holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich 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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