Papas food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackpool
Papas holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 October 2025, 9 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: Ground Floor 66-74 Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 1HB
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Papas among the 1,330 places in Blackpool holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,330 | 79% | ← Papas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 190 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 3 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 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 Papas 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 Papas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Bargain Store Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Beach House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Bella Italia also t/a Bird Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Baileys Cheese & Charcuterie Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bar 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Amaro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Abingdon Barbeque Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| 31 Queen Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Papas
What is Papas's food hygiene rating?
Papas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Papas 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Papas last inspected?
Papas was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papas?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papas compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Papas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Papas 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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