Jolly Crispin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
Jolly Crispin 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 11 October 2021, more than 4 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.
Address: 25 Clarence Street, Upper Gornal, Dudley, DY3 1UL
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Jolly Crispin among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,343 | 62% | ← Jolly Crispin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 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 Very 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 Crispin 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 Crispin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alladin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Aamira Restaurant Ltd t/a Aashiqs Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Brockswood Animal Sanctuary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Breakfast and After School Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Candy Cavern Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2021 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| Busy Bees at Dudley Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Jolly Crispin
What is Jolly Crispin's food hygiene rating?
Jolly Crispin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 11 October 2021.
Is Jolly Crispin 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 Crispin last inspected?
Jolly Crispin was last inspected on 11 October 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jolly Crispin?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jolly Crispin compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Jolly Crispin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Jolly Crispin 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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Jolly Crispin is one of 27 rated food businesses in Upper Gornal. See every hygiene rating in Upper Gornal →
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