Papa johns pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southwark
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 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 168a, Tower Bridge Road, SE1 3LS
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Papa johns pizza among the 2,138 places in Southwark holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,138 | 72% | ← Papa johns pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| 24 express Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| A & A Best Food Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
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 Southwark Council on 16 June 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 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark 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 "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 johns pizza compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Papa johns pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark 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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