The Jolly Farmers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Great Yarmouth
The Jolly Farmers 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 20 January 2026, 5 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: 10 West Road, Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby, NR29 3RP
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
That puts The Jolly Farmers among the 731 places in Great Yarmouth holding top marks, 71% 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 | 731 | 71% | ← The Jolly Farmers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 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 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 Farmers 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 Farmers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Planet Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| The Village Centre (Garden Room Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Ivydene Residential Home Caring Premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| East Norfolk Cider Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Valens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about The Jolly Farmers
What is The Jolly Farmers's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly Farmers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 20 January 2026.
Is The Jolly Farmers 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 Farmers last inspected?
The Jolly Farmers was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Jolly Farmers?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Jolly Farmers compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, and The Jolly Farmers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects The Jolly Farmers 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Jolly Farmers is one of 31 rated food businesses in Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby. See every hygiene rating in Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby →
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