The Jolly Tanners food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Sussex
The Jolly Tanners 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 5 March 2026, 4 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: The Jolly Tanners, Handcross Road, Staplefield, RH17 6EF
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Jolly Tanners among the 1,031 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,031 | 83% | ← The Jolly Tanners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 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 The Jolly Tanners 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 Tanners, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stir Food Ltd At Brantridge School School/college/university | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| The Victory Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 365 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Victorious Pie Company Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 March 2026 |
| Dillions Vineyard Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Padel Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 20 January 2026 |
| Nymans Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Savoy Farms Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Jolly Tanners
What is The Jolly Tanners's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly Tanners has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 5 March 2026.
Is The Jolly Tanners 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 Tanners last inspected?
The Jolly Tanners was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Jolly Tanners?
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 The Jolly Tanners compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and The Jolly Tanners is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Jolly Tanners 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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