Papa Johns food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Papa Johns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 July 2025, 12 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: Littlesea Holiday Park Lynch Lane, Chickerell, DT4 9DT
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Papa Johns among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Papa Johns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berties @ Littlesea Holiday Park Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2019 |
| Cooks of Weymouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Blossoms Bees Retailers - other | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Chickerell Codfathers limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Daniels Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Booker Cash and Carry Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Conifers Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| BaxterStorey Other catering premises | 0.8 miles 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 Dorset Council on 10 July 2025.
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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Papa Johns last inspected?
Papa Johns was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset 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 "very 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 compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Papa Johns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset 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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