The Jolly's food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
The Jolly's 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 8 October 2018, more than 7 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: 280 Marsh Lane, Bootle, L20 5BW
How it compares in Sefton
In Sefton, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Jolly's sits behind roughly 1,796 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ← The Jolly's | |
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Jolly's 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's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2019 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bootle Caring Premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
| Bootle Library Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Auroras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Asda Express Linacre Lane PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about The Jolly's
What is The Jolly's's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sefton Council on 8 October 2018.
Is The Jolly's 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's last inspected?
The Jolly's was last inspected on 8 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Jolly's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Jolly's compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, while The Jolly's holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects The Jolly's 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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