Papa Jaffer's

Q: What does a food hygiene rating of Improvement Required mean?

A rating of 0 means urgent improvement is required. The business was found to have serious hygiene failures that pose a risk to public health.

Improvement Required

Inspected: 2025-12-03

Papa Jaffer's is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 21 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5HX, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of Improvement Required (Improvement Required). Edinburgh (City of) oversees 5,140 registered food businesses, of which 0% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Edinburgh (City of) is 0.0 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type: Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address: 21 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh
Postcode: EH6 5HX
Local Authority: Edinburgh (City of)
Scheme Type: FHIS
FHRS Business ID: 1732349

Location

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Papa Jaffer's?

Papa Jaffer's has a food hygiene rating of Improvement Required out of 5, as assessed by Edinburgh (City of).

What does a food hygiene rating of Improvement Required mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?

When was Papa Jaffer's last inspected?

Papa Jaffer's was last inspected on 2025-12-03. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Papa Jaffer's located?

Papa Jaffer's is located at 21 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh , EH6 5HX, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EH6 postcode area.