Queen's Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North East Derbyshire
Queen's Head 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 1 April 2025, 15 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: 12 Main Road, Ridgeway, Sheffield, S12 3XR
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
In North East Derbyshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Queen's Head sits behind roughly 654 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 654 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ← Queen's Head | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Queen's Head 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 Queen's Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Birley Wood Golf Course Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Birley Community Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| British Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
Questions about Queen's Head
What is Queen's Head's food hygiene rating?
Queen's Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 1 April 2025.
Is Queen's Head 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 Queen's Head last inspected?
Queen's Head was last inspected on 1 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Queen's Head?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Queen's Head compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while Queen's Head holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Queen's Head 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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