The Jolly Friar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Lindsey
The Jolly Friar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 13 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: 1 Church Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9EF
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Jolly Friar among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← The Jolly Friar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Very 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 The Jolly Friar 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 Friar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelenes Patisserie Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Sairam Alford Convenience Store Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Cafe On The Cobbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Naughty But Nice Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| F P & L A Saywell Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Panda House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Windmill Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about The Jolly Friar
What is The Jolly Friar's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly Friar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 13 May 2025.
Is The Jolly Friar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Jolly Friar last inspected?
The Jolly Friar was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Jolly Friar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Jolly Friar compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Jolly Friar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Jolly Friar 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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