Papa'z Piri Piri and Fried Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackpool
Papa'z Piri Piri and Fried Chicken holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Papa'z Piri Piri and Fried Chicken was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 184-186 Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2JS
How it compares in Blackpool
A 1 is rare: only 20 of 1,680 rated places in Blackpool score this low, about one in 84. By contrast 79% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,331 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 189 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ← Papa'z Piri Piri and Fried Chicken | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 3 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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'z Piri Piri and Fried Chicken the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Papa'z Piri Piri and Fried Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Buttylicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Beaucliffe Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Aireys Wine Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Ash Lea Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Belvedere Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2022 |
| Beechcliffe Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Belsfield House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Bargain Beer Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about Papa'z Piri Piri and Fried Chicken
What is Papa'z Piri Piri and Fried Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Papa'z Piri Piri and Fried Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Blackpool Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Papa'z Piri Piri and Fried Chicken safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Papa'z Piri Piri and Fried Chicken last inspected?
Papa'z Piri Piri and Fried Chicken was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papa'z Piri Piri and Fried Chicken?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papa'z Piri Piri and Fried Chicken compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, while Papa'z Piri Piri and Fried Chicken holds a 1. 20 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Papa'z Piri Piri and Fried Chicken 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Blackpool, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
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