Papa John's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Peterborough City
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
This rating dates from 18 January 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 537 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2PB
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts Papa John's among the 1,550 places in Peterborough City holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,550 | 88% | ← Papa John's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 216 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BM Grocery Ltd Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Bill's Off Licence Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Big Mouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Amber Food Group Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Baltic Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| Barnardo's School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Belham Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| B2B Coffee and Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
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 Peterborough City Council on 18 January 2024.
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 18 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Peterborough City 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papa John's compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, and Papa John's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City 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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