The Jolly Tap food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
The Jolly Tap 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 9 November 2023, 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: 27-31 The Arcade, S70 2QP
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts The Jolly Tap among the 1,344 places in Barnsley holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,344 | 83% | ← The Jolly Tap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 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 Tap 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 Tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Velvet Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Annie Murrays Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Butterfields Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Best Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Bar Ruelle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Coffee Boy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bluu Barr Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2018 |
Questions about The Jolly Tap
What is The Jolly Tap's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly Tap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 9 November 2023.
Is The Jolly Tap 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 Tap last inspected?
The Jolly Tap was last inspected on 9 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Jolly Tap?
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 Tap compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and The Jolly Tap is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects The Jolly Tap 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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