Brown Bear food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
Brown Bear 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 28 November 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: 109 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JE
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Brown Bear 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% | ← Brown Bear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brown Bear 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 Brown Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Adsetts Learning Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| 400 Degree Celsius Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| 1554 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| ALS Bubble Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Brown Bear
What is Brown Bear's food hygiene rating?
Brown Bear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 28 November 2023.
Is Brown Bear 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 Brown Bear last inspected?
Brown Bear was last inspected on 28 November 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 Brown Bear?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Brown Bear compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Brown Bear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Brown Bear 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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