The Jolly Fisherman Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Folkestone and Hythe
The Jolly Fisherman Pub 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 12 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: Jolly Fisherman Hotel the Parade, Greatstone, TN28 8ST
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Jolly Fisherman Pub sits behind roughly 958 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 958 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ← The Jolly Fisherman Pub | |
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 144 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 The Jolly Fisherman Pub 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 Fisherman Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis General Store Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| Coastal Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Greatstone Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Demetrios / Fishos Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 May 2026 |
| Greatstone Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Hub on The Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
| Pegasus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Spar Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about The Jolly Fisherman Pub
What is The Jolly Fisherman Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly Fisherman Pub has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 12 August 2025.
Is The Jolly Fisherman Pub 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 Fisherman Pub last inspected?
The Jolly Fisherman Pub was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Jolly Fisherman Pub?
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 The Jolly Fisherman Pub compare to other places in Folkestone and Hythe?
84% of the 1,140 rated food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold the top rating of 5, while The Jolly Fisherman Pub holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects The Jolly Fisherman Pub 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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