Jolly Anglers Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
Jolly Anglers Inn 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 23 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Jolly Anglers Inn, Burneside, LA9 6QS
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Jolly Anglers Inn sits behind roughly 2,390 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ← Jolly Anglers Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 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 Jolly Anglers Inn 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 Anglers Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burneside Community Fridge Other catering premises | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Burneside Convenience Store Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Burneside Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Carus Green Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about Jolly Anglers Inn
What is Jolly Anglers Inn's food hygiene rating?
Jolly Anglers Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 23 April 2024.
Is Jolly Anglers Inn 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 Jolly Anglers Inn last inspected?
Jolly Anglers Inn was last inspected on 23 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jolly Anglers Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jolly Anglers Inn compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, while Jolly Anglers Inn holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Jolly Anglers Inn 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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