Northern Monkey food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
Northern Monkey 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 October 2023, 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: 8 Middlewood Road, Sheffield, S6 4GY
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Northern Monkey 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% | ← Northern Monkey | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Northern Monkey 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 Northern Monkey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Annie Jude's Ltd Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Ale Bea Cakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Ah little kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Alara Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Adele's Butties Breads & Bakes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Antler Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
Questions about Northern Monkey
What is Northern Monkey's food hygiene rating?
Northern Monkey has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 10 October 2023.
Is Northern Monkey 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 Northern Monkey last inspected?
Northern Monkey was last inspected on 10 October 2023, 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 Northern Monkey?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northern Monkey compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Northern Monkey holds a 4. 688 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Northern Monkey 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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