Papa's Fish And Chip Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tonbridge and Malling
Papa's Fish And Chip Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 2025, 14 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: Papas Fish Restaurant, 497 London Road, Ditton, ME20 6BZ
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Papa's Fish And Chip Restaurant among the 771 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 80% 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 | 771 | 80% | ← Papa's Fish And Chip Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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's Fish And Chip Restaurant 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's Fish And Chip Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditton Church Pre School Caring Premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Al-Madina Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd At Ditton Infants School School/college/university | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Chartwells At Aylesford School Sports College School/college/university | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Ditton Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Brekkie Bar Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Ditton Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about Papa's Fish And Chip Restaurant
What is Papa's Fish And Chip Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Papa's Fish And Chip Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Papa's Fish And Chip Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Papa's Fish And Chip Restaurant last inspected?
Papa's Fish And Chip Restaurant was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papa's Fish And Chip Restaurant?
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's Fish And Chip Restaurant compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and Papa's Fish And Chip Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Papa's Fish And Chip Restaurant 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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