Jolly Judge, Edinburgh
Jolly Judge is a pub at 7 James' Court 493 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PB. Jolly Judge's food hygiene inspection result is Pass, under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme, given by City of Edinburgh council on 13 February 2009.
- Food hygiene
- Pass
Given 17 years ago - Address
- 7 James' Court 493 Lawnmarket
Edinburgh
EH1 2PB - Council
- City of Edinburgh
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
Jolly Judge’s food hygiene rating
Jolly Judge's rating is 17 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked Jolly Judge's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
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Questions about Jolly Judge
What is the food hygiene rating at Jolly Judge?
Jolly Judge's food hygiene inspection result is Pass, under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme, given by City of Edinburgh council on 13 February 2009. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is Jolly Judge?
Jolly Judge is at 7 James' Court 493 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PB, in Edinburgh. City of Edinburgh council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Ensign Ewart, about 30 m away.
What pubs are near Jolly Judge?
The closest pubs and bars to Jolly Judge are The Ensign Ewart (30 m), Deacon Brodies Tavern (70 m) and Whirlybird (80 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is Jolly Judge's hygiene rating up to date?
Jolly Judge's rating is 17 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: Jolly Judge on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, City of Edinburgh council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.