The Jolly Bowman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Tyneside
The Jolly Bowman holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 August 2025, 11 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: Addington Drive, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9UR
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Jolly Bowman sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ← The Jolly Bowman | |
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 68 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bowman 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 Bowman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Canny Local Vending Co Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 3T Training Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Aramark @ Accenture Newcastle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Baristocracy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about The Jolly Bowman
What is The Jolly Bowman's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly Bowman has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Tyneside Council on 13 August 2025.
Is The Jolly Bowman safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Jolly Bowman last inspected?
The Jolly Bowman was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Jolly Bowman?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Jolly Bowman compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while The Jolly Bowman holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects The Jolly Bowman 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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