Papa Johns food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Medway
Papa Johns 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
The rating dates from 14 March 2026, 3 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: Bulls Head, 2 London Road, Strood, ME2 3HT
How it compares in Medway
That puts Papa Johns among the 1,577 places in Medway 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 | 1,577 | 80% | ← Papa Johns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 171 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Asankabites Restaurant Other catering premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bryant Road Newsagents Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| All Faiths Childrens Academy Breakfa School/college/university | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Beybaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bryant Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Castleview Day Nursery Caring Premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about Papa Johns
What is Papa Johns's food hygiene rating?
Papa Johns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 14 March 2026.
Is Papa Johns 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 last inspected?
Papa Johns was last inspected on 14 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papa Johns?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papa Johns compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Papa Johns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Papa Johns 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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