Jolly Sailor food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bridgend
Jolly Sailor holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Jolly Sailor Inn 1 Church Street, Newton, Porthcawl, CF36 5PD
How it compares in Bridgend
That puts Jolly Sailor among the 875 places in Bridgend holding top marks, 72% 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 | 875 | 72% | ← Jolly Sailor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Jolly Sailor 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 Jolly Sailor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Briton Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2014 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Aloha Beach Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Fish & Chippery / Papa John's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Danygraig Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Jolly Sailor
What is Jolly Sailor's food hygiene rating?
Jolly Sailor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bridgend Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Jolly Sailor 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jolly Sailor last inspected?
Jolly Sailor was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bridgend Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jolly Sailor?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jolly Sailor compare to other places in Bridgend?
72% of the 1,208 rated food businesses in Bridgend hold the top rating of 5, and Jolly Sailor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bridgend Council inspects Jolly Sailor 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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