The Jolly Farmer

Southampton

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Jolly Farmer scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 7 January 2026 by Fareham.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Jolly Farmer, from April 2019 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 3 in 2019 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Jolly Farmer.

Food hygiene rating history for The Jolly Farmer
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
25 April 2019	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
7 January 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Jolly Farmer in Southampton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Jolly Farmer,
29 Fleet End Road,
Southampton,
SO31 9JH

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Jolly Farmer. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Jolly Farmer?

Food hygiene at The Jolly Farmer is inspected by Fareham, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.fareham.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Jolly Farmer

What is The Jolly Farmer’s food hygiene rating?

The Jolly Farmer has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 7 January 2026.

When was The Jolly Farmer last inspected?

The Jolly Farmer was last inspected by Fareham on 7 January 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.