Papa John's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Papa John's 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 4 March 2025, 16 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: 144 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3HT
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Papa John's sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← Papa John's | |
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Chopsticks Asian Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Continue Arcades Other catering premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Doner & Gyros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Chuggers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Canton Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Quantock House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
Questions about Papa John's
What is Papa John's's food hygiene rating?
Papa John's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 4 March 2025.
Is Papa John's 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 last inspected?
Papa John's was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset 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 "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papa John's compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Papa John's holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset 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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