The Old Horns Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
The Old Horns Inn 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 3 December 2024, 19 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: Old Horns Inn, Towngate, Sheffield, S6 6LG
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts The Old Horns Inn 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% | ← The Old Horns Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old Horns Inn 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 Old Horns Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Production Unit (CPU) School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| British Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Breakfast & After School Clubs School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2019 |
| Admiral Rodney Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Freeman College Biodynamic Garden Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about The Old Horns Inn
What is The Old Horns Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Horns Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 3 December 2024.
Is The Old Horns Inn 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 The Old Horns Inn last inspected?
The Old Horns Inn was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 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 Old Horns Inn?
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 The Old Horns Inn compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Horns Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Old Horns Inn 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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