Papa John's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gravesham
Papa John's holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Papa John's was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 34 - 36 Perry Street, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8RE
How it compares in Gravesham
In Gravesham, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Papa John's sits behind roughly 734 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 666 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ← Papa John's | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Tiffin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Big Portion Takeaway/sandwich shop | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Cecil Road Primary School School/college/university | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Dixy Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Copperfield Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Benham Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| 10 Til 10 Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Papa John's
What is Papa John's's food hygiene rating?
Papa John's has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Gravesham Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Papa John's safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Papa John's last inspected?
Papa John's was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gravesham 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, while Papa John's holds a 3. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham 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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