Papa John's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stoke-On-Trent
Papa John's 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 28 May 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: 6-8 Upper Normacot Road, Longton, ST3 4QE
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Papa John's among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent 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 | 1,486 | 78% | ← Papa John's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Madina Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Awesome Walls Climbing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Adore Desserts Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| ABC Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2018 |
| Booze Buster Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Alexandra Junior School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Co-op Florence Park Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| ADS Truck Parking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
Questions about Papa John's
What is Papa John's's food hygiene rating?
Papa John's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 28 May 2025.
Is Papa John's 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 John's last inspected?
Papa John's was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent 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 "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 John's compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and Papa John's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent 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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