The Jolly Farmer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
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 22 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Gold Hill West, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, SL9 9HH
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts The Jolly Farmer among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← The Jolly Farmer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Living @ St Joseph's School/college/university | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2016 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Rutherford House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Food Etc. Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Amore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Birring Greengrocers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2012 |
| Muna Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
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 Buckinghamshire Council on 22 July 2024.
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 22 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire 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 "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 Farmer compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Jolly Farmer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire 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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