The Jolly Drover food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Jolly Drover 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 18 March 2026, 3 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: London Road, Hill Brow, Liss, GU33 7QL
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Jolly Drover among the 1,254 places in Chichester holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,254 | 95% | ← The Jolly Drover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Drover 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 Drover, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatterwood Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Eastfield Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Milkwood Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| East Hill House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| CM Sports Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Single Steps Nurseries After School Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Baby Spice Bakes Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2021 |
| The Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2017 |
Questions about The Jolly Drover
What is The Jolly Drover's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly Drover has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 18 March 2026.
Is The Jolly Drover 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 Drover last inspected?
The Jolly Drover was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Jolly Drover?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Drover compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Jolly Drover is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Jolly Drover 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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