Red Grouse - Samuel Smith food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
Red Grouse - Samuel Smith holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 March 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: The Red Grouse, Spink Hall Lane, Sheffield, S36 1FL
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Red Grouse - Samuel Smith among the 3,298 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 | 3,298 | 75% | ← Red Grouse - Samuel Smith | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 687 | 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 452 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 Red Grouse - Samuel Smith 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 Red Grouse - Samuel Smith, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Matters - The Stocksbridge Food Bank Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Maggie’s Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2025 |
| Taylor Shaw School/college/university | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Spar Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 237 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2026 |
| DOLCE Ltd School/college/university | 243 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| Stocksbridge Christian Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Impact Food Group School/college/university | 294 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 December 2025 |
| Taylor Shaw School/college/university | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Red Grouse - Samuel Smith
What is Red Grouse - Samuel Smith's food hygiene rating?
Red Grouse - Samuel Smith has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 16 March 2026.
Is Red Grouse - Samuel Smith 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Red Grouse - Samuel Smith last inspected?
Red Grouse - Samuel Smith was last inspected on 16 March 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 Red Grouse - Samuel Smith?
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 Red Grouse - Samuel Smith compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Red Grouse - Samuel Smith is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Red Grouse - Samuel Smith 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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