Papa Johns food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Hertfordshire
Papa Johns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 32 - 33 Nightingale Road, Hitchin, SG5 1QU
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Papa Johns among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Papa Johns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed up warm up Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| Club 85 Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2011 |
| Blakes Corner Store (99-100 Ickleford Road) Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Nightingale Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Bancroft Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| AnX Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Caffe Elite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Papa Johns
What is Papa Johns's food hygiene rating?
Papa Johns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Papa Johns 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Papa Johns last inspected?
Papa Johns was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papa Johns?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papa Johns compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Papa Johns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire 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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