Jolly Gardeners food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wandsworth
Jolly Gardeners 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 1 August 2025, 11 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 Gardeners 61 - 63 Lacy Road, London, SW15 1NR
How it compares in Wandsworth
That puts Jolly Gardeners among the 1,887 places in Wandsworth holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,887 | 78% | ← Jolly Gardeners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 307 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 162 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 453 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 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 Gardeners 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 Gardeners, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Homeless Meals And Playgroup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Adada Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Alforno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Aggelos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| 696 Mangal (Fulham Kebab House Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| 1910 Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Jolly Gardeners
What is Jolly Gardeners's food hygiene rating?
Jolly Gardeners has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wandsworth Council on 1 August 2025.
Is Jolly Gardeners 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 Gardeners last inspected?
Jolly Gardeners was last inspected on 1 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wandsworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jolly Gardeners?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jolly Gardeners compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, and Jolly Gardeners is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects Jolly Gardeners 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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