Jolly Cobbler food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Gloucestershire
Jolly Cobbler 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 Cobbler, Chiphouse Road, Kingswood, BS15 4TS
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
In South Gloucestershire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Jolly Cobbler sits behind roughly 1,402 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,402 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ← Jolly Cobbler | |
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 437 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 Very 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 Cobbler 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 Cobbler, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| AHM Catering Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| 501Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Bean Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Areeshaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Barbarossa Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Boswells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Jolly Cobbler
What is Jolly Cobbler's food hygiene rating?
Jolly Cobbler has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Jolly Cobbler 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 Cobbler last inspected?
Jolly Cobbler was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jolly Cobbler?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Cobbler compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, while Jolly Cobbler holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Jolly Cobbler 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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