The Jolly Farmers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The Jolly Farmers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 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.
96% of rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all King's Lynn and West Norfolk ratings →
Address: 1 Burnham Road, North Creake, Fakenham, NR21 9JW
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How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts The Jolly Farmers among the 1,210 places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,210 | 89% | ← The Jolly Farmers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 157 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 The Jolly Farmers 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 The Jolly Farmers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susie's Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| The Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2025 |
| Burn Valley Catering Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| South Creake Memorial Pavilion Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2019 |
| The Ostrich Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| Whitehall Farm Accommodation Mobile caterer | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2026 |
| Creative Home And Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Lord Nelson Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about The Jolly Farmers
What is The Jolly Farmers's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly Farmers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 5 August 2024.
Is The Jolly Farmers 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Jolly Farmers last inspected?
The Jolly Farmers was last inspected on 5 August 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Jolly Farmers?
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 The Jolly Farmers compare to other places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of the 1,354 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Jolly Farmers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects The Jolly Farmers 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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