A major US pizza chain is investigating hygiene standards at its Liverpool venue “as a matter of urgency” following a damning report by food inspectors.
Officials from Liverpool Council slapped a zero out of five rating and deemed urgent improvement is required at the Papa John’s shop on Prescot Street after an inspection. The store, opposite the Royal Liverpool Hospital, was given a dramatic negative verdict on its management of food safety and the cleanliness of the building in a brief report released by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
A spokesperson for the company said Papa John’s expects “high standards” from its franchisees. Inspectors visited the L7 shop on October 5 and reported they had serious concerns about hygienic handling of food including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage.
