A K Miles t/a Jolliffe Arms Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
A K Miles t/a Jolliffe Arms Ltd 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 23 January 2024, more than 2 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: The Jolliffe Arms, Kilmersdon Hill, Kilmersdon, BA3 5TD
How it compares in Somerset
That puts A K Miles t/a Jolliffe Arms Ltd among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← A K Miles t/a Jolliffe Arms Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 558 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 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 A K Miles t/a Jolliffe Arms Ltd 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 A K Miles t/a Jolliffe Arms Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmersdon CE VA Primary School/college/university | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2015 |
| Haydon Que And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2024 |
| Dragonfly Leisure - Writhlington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Somerset Studio School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| St Mary's Church Of England School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Southside Family Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Porkys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| St Nicholas Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about A K Miles t/a Jolliffe Arms Ltd
What is A K Miles t/a Jolliffe Arms Ltd's food hygiene rating?
A K Miles t/a Jolliffe Arms Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 January 2024.
Is A K Miles t/a Jolliffe Arms Ltd 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 A K Miles t/a Jolliffe Arms Ltd last inspected?
A K Miles t/a Jolliffe Arms Ltd was last inspected on 23 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A K Miles t/a Jolliffe Arms Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A K Miles t/a Jolliffe Arms Ltd compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,513 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and A K Miles t/a Jolliffe Arms Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects A K Miles t/a Jolliffe Arms Ltd 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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