Jolly Fryer food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Gloucestershire
Jolly Fryer holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 February 2026, 5 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: 557A Filton Avenue, Horfield, South Gloucestershire, BS7 0QH
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
In South Gloucestershire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Jolly Fryer sits behind roughly 1,402 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,402 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ← Jolly Fryer | |
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 437 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Air Balloon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd At Wallscourt Farm Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Aspretto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Jolly Fryer
What is Jolly Fryer's food hygiene rating?
Jolly Fryer has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Jolly Fryer safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jolly Fryer last inspected?
Jolly Fryer was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jolly Fryer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, while Jolly Fryer holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire 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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