Papa Johns Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Derby City
Papa Johns Pizza 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
This is a fresh result: Papa Johns Pizza was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Shop, 509 Nottingham Road, Derby, DE21 6NA
How this rating has changed
Papa Johns Pizza was re-inspected on 2 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Papa Johns Pizza among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← Papa Johns Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 316 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 Pizza 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 Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Aspire Food & Support Alliance CIC at Chaddesden Jubilee Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2021 |
| Anoki Ltd / Express Range Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| A&A Foodstore Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| Beaufort Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| Baxter Storey at Severn Trent Water Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| AIP Ltd @ Derwent Community School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Papa Johns Pizza
What is Papa Johns Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Papa Johns Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Papa Johns Pizza 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 Pizza last inspected?
Papa Johns Pizza was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papa Johns Pizza?
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 Pizza compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Papa Johns Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Papa Johns Pizza 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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