Jolly Friar Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basildon
Jolly Friar Public House 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 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Whitmore Way, Basildon, SS14 3JT
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Jolly Friar Public House among the 931 places in Basildon holding top marks, 80% 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 | 931 | 80% | ← Jolly Friar Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 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 Friar Public House 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 Friar Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Burger Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Battleswick Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Basil Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Abi's Catering Supplies Distributors/Transporters | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Culpepper Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Community Lunch Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Basildon Sports & Leisure Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| ABC Treehouse Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
Questions about Jolly Friar Public House
What is Jolly Friar Public House's food hygiene rating?
Jolly Friar Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Jolly Friar Public House 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 Jolly Friar Public House last inspected?
Jolly Friar Public House was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jolly Friar Public House?
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 Friar Public House compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Jolly Friar Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Jolly Friar Public House 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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