The Cow and Calf food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
The Cow and Calf 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 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 88 Skew Hill Lane, Sheffield, S35 8QX
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cow and Calf sits behind roughly 3,299 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,299 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ← The Cow and Calf | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Cow and Calf 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 Cow and Calf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock House Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| After School Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Appletree Childcare (Sheffield) Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Appletree Childcare (Sheffield) Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Brigantia Learning Trust School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2018 |
| Cob & Crumb 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about The Cow and Calf
What is The Cow and Calf's food hygiene rating?
The Cow and Calf has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 4 November 2024.
Is The Cow and Calf 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 The Cow and Calf last inspected?
The Cow and Calf was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 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 Cow and Calf?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cow and Calf compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while The Cow and Calf holds a 4. 688 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Cow and Calf 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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