The Jolly Farmer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Croydon
The Jolly Farmer 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
The rating dates from 12 February 2024, more than 2 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: Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA
How it compares in Croydon
That puts The Jolly Farmer among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,830 | 65% | ← The Jolly Farmer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 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 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 The Jolly Farmer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aspens Services At Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Beauty And The Feast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Amberley Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services At St Nicholas School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
Questions about The Jolly Farmer
What is The Jolly Farmer's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly Farmer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 12 February 2024.
Is The Jolly Farmer 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 Farmer last inspected?
The Jolly Farmer was last inspected on 12 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Jolly Farmer?
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 Farmer compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and The Jolly Farmer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects The 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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