Papa Johns Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ashfield
Papa Johns Pizza holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 February 2026, 4 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: Forest Street, NG17 1DA
How it compares in Ashfield
A 1 is rare: only 34 of 863 rated places in Ashfield score this low, about one in 25. By contrast 79% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 681 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ← Papa Johns Pizza | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews News & Booze aka Friends Mini Market Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Birds Confectionery Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Cafe Moda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Boots UK LTD Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Ashfield Cake and Shake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Cafe Expresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about Papa Johns Pizza
What is Papa Johns Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Papa Johns Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Ashfield Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Papa Johns Pizza safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Papa Johns Pizza last inspected?
Papa Johns Pizza was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield 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 "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papa Johns Pizza compare to other places in Ashfield?
79% of the 863 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, while Papa Johns Pizza holds a 1. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Ashfield, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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