Papa Gs food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tamworth
Papa Gs 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 June 2025, 13 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: 63 Church Street, B79 7DF
How it compares in Tamworth
In Tamworth, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Papa Gs sits behind roughly 467 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 420 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ← Papa Gs | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 67 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 Gs 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 Gs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Grazier Hotel & U Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Castle Sports Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| China Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Birds The Confectioners Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Castle Superstore Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Blue Water Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Cosy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about Papa Gs
What is Papa Gs's food hygiene rating?
Papa Gs has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tamworth Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Papa Gs 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 Gs last inspected?
Papa Gs was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tamworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papa Gs?
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 Gs compare to other places in Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, while Papa Gs holds a 3. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth Council inspects Papa Gs 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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