Jolly Sportsman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Buckinghamshire
Jolly Sportsman 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 16 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: Jolly Sportsman Public House, Eskdale Avenue, Chesham, HP5 3AX
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Jolly Sportsman among the 3,235 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Jolly Sportsman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 606 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 Jolly Sportsman 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 Sportsman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Owl Day Nursery Chesham Caring Premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2017 |
| Meat Masters Grocery Store Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Bubbles Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Chesham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Heritage House School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Chesham Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2018 |
| Pizza Go Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2023 |
| Burger Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about Jolly Sportsman
What is Jolly Sportsman's food hygiene rating?
Jolly Sportsman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 16 May 2025.
Is Jolly Sportsman 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 Sportsman last inspected?
Jolly Sportsman was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 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 Jolly Sportsman?
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 Jolly Sportsman compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Jolly Sportsman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Jolly Sportsman 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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