Jolly Fryer food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Jolly Fryer 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 10 November 2025, 8 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: 1A Rockingham Street, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5FL
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Jolly Fryer among the 2,111 places in Wakefield 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← Jolly Fryer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 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 Jolly Fryer 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 Jolly Fryer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemsworth Miners Welfare Football Cl Other catering premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Happy Candy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Liquid Spirit Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Catchpenny Farm Mobile Trader Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Kinsley Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
| 1988 Bar and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Ackworth Born And Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Jolly Fryer
What is Jolly Fryer's food hygiene rating?
Jolly Fryer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 10 November 2025.
Is Jolly Fryer 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 Jolly Fryer last inspected?
Jolly Fryer was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jolly Fryer?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jolly Fryer compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Jolly Fryer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Jolly Fryer 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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