The Jolly Sportsman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Oxfordshire
The Jolly Sportsman 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 15 November 2017, more than 8 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 Sportsman, 2 Lombard Street, Eynsham, OX29 4HT
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
In West Oxfordshire, 94% of rated places manage a 5, so The Jolly Sportsman sits behind roughly 957 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 957 | 94% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ← The Jolly Sportsman | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 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 The Jolly Sportsman 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 Sportsman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bayleaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Eynsham Baptist Church Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Alan James Clinics Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Eynsham Social & Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2018 |
| Corner House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Lyall & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| The Co-op Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Red Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about The Jolly Sportsman
What is The Jolly Sportsman's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly Sportsman has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 15 November 2017.
Is The Jolly Sportsman 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 Sportsman last inspected?
The Jolly Sportsman was last inspected on 15 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Jolly Sportsman?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Jolly Sportsman compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Jolly Sportsman holds a 4. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Jolly Sportsman 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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