Papa John's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lewisham
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
The rating dates from 24 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 236-238 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5BZ
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Papa John's sits behind roughly 1,249 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,249 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ← Papa John's | |
| 3 out of 5 | 236 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 449 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Kobros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| 999 Club Trust T/A 999 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 5 Steps Community Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 18Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| 2ts cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Alpha Childcare Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Alanya Steak & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| African fruit & veg Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2019 |
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 Lewisham Council on 24 November 2023.
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 24 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewisham 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 "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papa John's compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Papa John's holds a 4. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham 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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