Golden Plover food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
Golden Plover holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 July 2024, more than 2 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: Spa View Road, Sheffield, S12 4HE
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Plover sits behind roughly 3,299 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,299 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ← Golden Plover | |
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 451 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Golden Plover 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 Golden Plover, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Charley's Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Daily Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Cotleigh Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Birley Moor News Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2019 |
| Birley Moor Road's Co-op Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Birley Wood Golf Course Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Birley Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
Questions about Golden Plover
What is Golden Plover's food hygiene rating?
Golden Plover has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 10 July 2024.
Is Golden Plover safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Plover last inspected?
Golden Plover was last inspected on 10 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Plover?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Plover compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Plover holds a 4. 688 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Golden Plover 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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