Papa John's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Herefordshire
Papa John's 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 2 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 19 Commercial Road, HR1 2BD
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Papa John's among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← Papa John's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doyle’s Sports Bar Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bus Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Dough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| CoCo99 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Ace K9 Doggy Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Papa John's
What is Papa John's's food hygiene rating?
Papa John's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 2 May 2024.
Is Papa John's 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 John's last inspected?
Papa John's was last inspected on 2 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire 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 "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 John's compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Papa John's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire 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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