Cocktail Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
Cocktail Bar 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 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: The Herd, 5 Holmhirst Road, Sheffield, S8 0GU
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Cocktail Bar 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% | ← Cocktail Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Cocktail Bar 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 Cocktail Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baaa @ The Herd Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Baked 28 Retailers - other | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Abbey Lane Convenience Store Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Ambrosial Bakes Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Barkers the Bakers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Aldi Food Store ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2018 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2019 |
Questions about Cocktail Bar
What is Cocktail Bar's food hygiene rating?
Cocktail Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 10 October 2023.
Is Cocktail Bar 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 Cocktail Bar last inspected?
Cocktail Bar 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 Cocktail Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Cocktail Bar compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Cocktail Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Cocktail Bar 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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