The Dark Horse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sheffield
The Dark Horse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 April 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 928 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8TR
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts The Dark Horse among the 3,299 places in Sheffield holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,299 | 75% | ← The Dark Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Dark Horse 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 The Dark Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activkidz Other catering premises | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Bagels Inc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Akentannos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| 418 Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Alyson Nicholson Catering Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Balqees Raw Honey Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about The Dark Horse
What is The Dark Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Dark Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 1 April 2026.
Is The Dark Horse safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dark Horse last inspected?
The Dark Horse was last inspected on 1 April 2026, 3 months 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 The Dark Horse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dark Horse compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and The Dark Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Dark Horse 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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