Papa Johns food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Sussex
Papa Johns 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
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 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: Papa Johns, 16 The Broadway, Haywards Heath, RH16 3AL
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Papa Johns sits behind roughly 1,158 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ← Papa Johns | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Johns 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 Johns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephesus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Grahams Newsagents Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Bar 42 Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Grape & Grain Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Kashmir Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Bife Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| 4sight Yews Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
Questions about Papa Johns
What is Papa Johns's food hygiene rating?
Papa Johns has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Sussex Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Papa Johns 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 Johns last inspected?
Papa Johns was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papa Johns?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Johns compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, while Papa Johns holds a 3. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Papa Johns 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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