Pad 12 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
Pad 12 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 26 February 2025, 16 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: Unit 2 Merchants Court, 43 Mowbray Street, Sheffield, S3 8EN
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Pad 12 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% | ← Pad 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pad 12 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 Pad 12, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Father’s Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| 1 Bakers Yard Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Al Sultan Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Albies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| 3lack Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Archer's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Agha Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Anne's Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
Questions about Pad 12
What is Pad 12's food hygiene rating?
Pad 12 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Pad 12 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 Pad 12 last inspected?
Pad 12 was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Pad 12?
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 Pad 12 compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Pad 12 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Pad 12 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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