The Jolly Taxpayer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth
The Jolly Taxpayer 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 17 February 2017, more than 9 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 Taxpayer, 2 Eastbourne Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6LN
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts The Jolly Taxpayer among the 978 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% 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 | 978 | 64% | ← The Jolly Taxpayer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 269 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 Taxpayer 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 Taxpayer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobat Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2018 |
| Beeny's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2017 |
| Baffins Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Baffins Pond Association Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| B & M Portsmouth Ocean Retail Park (665) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| BOSCAS Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| Binsteed Childcare Services Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| British Queen Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
Questions about The Jolly Taxpayer
What is The Jolly Taxpayer's food hygiene rating?
The Jolly Taxpayer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 17 February 2017.
Is The Jolly Taxpayer 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 Taxpayer last inspected?
The Jolly Taxpayer was last inspected on 17 February 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Jolly Taxpayer?
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 Taxpayer compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and The Jolly Taxpayer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects The Jolly Taxpayer 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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