The Jolly Farmer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Holland
The Jolly Farmer 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 13 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: Jolly Farmer Public House 28 Roman Road, Moulton Chapel, Spalding, PE12 0XQ
How it compares in South Holland
That puts The Jolly Farmer among the 614 places in South Holland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 614 | 86% | ← The Jolly Farmer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Farmer 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 Farmer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richer of Moulton Chapel Butchers & Farm Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Moulton Chapel Post Office and Store Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Honeypot Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 July 2025 |
| Weston Hills Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Weston Hills Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| East of England Shooting Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Runways Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Cowbit Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about The Jolly Farmer
What is The Jolly Farmer's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly Farmer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 13 November 2025.
Is The Jolly Farmer 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 Farmer last inspected?
The Jolly Farmer was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Jolly Farmer?
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 Farmer compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and The Jolly Farmer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects The Jolly Farmer 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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