The Jolly Sailor, Whitburn

The Jolly Sailor is a pub at East Street, Whitburn, Tyne & Wear, SR6 7BZ. The Jolly Sailor's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside council on 24 June 2021.

Food hygiene
4 out of 5, good
Given 5 years ago
Address
East Street
Whitburn
Tyne & Wear
SR6 7BZ
Council
South Tyneside
Type
Pub
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Jolly Sailor’s food hygiene rating

The Jolly Sailor's rating is 5 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 The Jolly Sailor'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 The Jolly Sailor

What is the food hygiene rating at The Jolly Sailor?

The Jolly Sailor's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside council on 24 June 2021. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Jolly Sailor?

The Jolly Sailor is at East Street, Whitburn, Tyne & Wear, SR6 7BZ, in Whitburn. South Tyneside council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Blues Micro Pub, about 320 m away.

What pubs are near The Jolly Sailor?

The closest pubs and bars to The Jolly Sailor are Blues Micro Pub (320 m), Barley & Me (1.4 km) and Captain Morgan (1.4 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Jolly Sailor's hygiene rating up to date?

The Jolly Sailor's rating is 5 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: The Jolly Sailor on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, South Tyneside council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.