The Jolly Drayman Pub & Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gravesham
The Jolly Drayman Pub & Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Jolly Drayman Pub & Hotel was inspected on 3 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Gravesham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Gravesham ratings →
Address: 1 Love Lane, Wellington Street, Gravesend, DA12 1JA
How this rating has changed
The Jolly Drayman Pub & Hotel was re-inspected on 3 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 September 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts The Jolly Drayman Pub & Hotel among the 678 places in Gravesham holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 678 | 89% | ← The Jolly Drayman Pub & Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 65 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 Very 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 Drayman Pub & Hotel 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 Drayman Pub & Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie & Crow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Creams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| AV City Minimarket Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| China Dove Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Daytime Hub @ Gravesham Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Chantry Community Academy School/college/university | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Chantry Community Academy Breakfast Club School/college/university | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
Questions about The Jolly Drayman Pub & Hotel
What is The Jolly Drayman Pub & Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly Drayman Pub & Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 3 September 2026.
Is The Jolly Drayman Pub & Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Jolly Drayman Pub & Hotel last inspected?
The Jolly Drayman Pub & Hotel was last inspected on 3 September 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gravesham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Jolly Drayman Pub & Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Jolly Drayman Pub & Hotel compare to other places in Gravesham?
89% of the 765 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and The Jolly Drayman Pub & Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects The Jolly Drayman Pub & Hotel 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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