Papa John's Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Kesteven
Papa John's Pizza holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 April 2026, 2 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: 27 London Road, Grantham, NG31 6EX
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Papa John's Pizza sits behind roughly 916 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 916 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ← Papa John's Pizza | |
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 John's Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Food Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Gurkha Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Biedronka Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Grantham Passage Other catering premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Grantham Outdoor Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Digby's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Grantham Snooker & Pool Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
Questions about Papa John's Pizza
What is Papa John's Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Papa John's Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 13 April 2026.
Is Papa John's Pizza safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Papa John's Pizza last inspected?
Papa John's Pizza was last inspected on 13 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papa John's Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Pizza compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Papa John's Pizza holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Papa John's 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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