The Jolly Farmers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Norfolk
The Jolly Farmers 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 February 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: Scottow Road, Swanton Abbott, Norfolk, NR10 5DW
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Jolly Farmers sits behind roughly 1,257 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ← The Jolly Farmers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbottswood Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Before & After Club (Swanton Abbotts Primary School) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Swanton Abbott CP School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Morton's Traditional Taste Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about The Jolly Farmers
What is The Jolly Farmers's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly Farmers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 13 February 2026.
Is The Jolly Farmers 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 Farmers last inspected?
The Jolly Farmers was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Jolly Farmers holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk 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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