The Jolly Sailor food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Croydon
The Jolly Sailor 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 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: 64 High Street, South Norwood, London, SE25 6EB
How it compares in Croydon
That puts The Jolly Sailor among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,830 | 65% | ← The Jolly Sailor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 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 Sailor 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 Sailor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| Apna Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Acacia Care Centre Caring Premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| A Star Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| 123-Shine Holiday Camp Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| A Taste Of Ochie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about The Jolly Sailor
What is The Jolly Sailor's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly Sailor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 22 May 2025.
Is The Jolly Sailor 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 Sailor last inspected?
The Jolly Sailor was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Jolly Sailor?
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 Sailor compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and The Jolly Sailor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects The Jolly Sailor 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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