Rum Keg 876 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
Rum Keg 876 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 13 March 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: 238 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, S7 1FL
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Rum Keg 876 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% | ← Rum Keg 876 | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Rum Keg 876 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 Rum Keg 876, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Food Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Amici & Bici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Abbeydale Ballroom Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Abbeydale Tap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Arvi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Apna Style Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Amigos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| All Carrot No Stick Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
Questions about Rum Keg 876
What is Rum Keg 876's food hygiene rating?
Rum Keg 876 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 13 March 2025.
Is Rum Keg 876 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 Rum Keg 876 last inspected?
Rum Keg 876 was last inspected on 13 March 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 Rum Keg 876?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rum Keg 876 compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Rum Keg 876 holds a 4. 688 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Rum Keg 876 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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