Jolly Farmer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North East Derbyshire
Jolly Farmer 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 21 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: The Jolly Farmer, Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, S18 8ZQ
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
In North East Derbyshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Jolly Farmer sits behind roughly 654 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 654 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ← Jolly Farmer | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 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 Jolly Farmer 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 Farmer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Things Nice Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Central England Co-operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Dronfield Butty Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Dronfield Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Cafe Climax Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Coffee Central Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Dronfield Sports Centre Cafe Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Jolly Farmer
What is Jolly Farmer's food hygiene rating?
Jolly Farmer has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Jolly Farmer 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 Farmer last inspected?
Jolly Farmer was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jolly Farmer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Jolly Farmer compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while Jolly Farmer holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Jolly Farmer 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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