Thorncliffe Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
Thorncliffe Arms 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 21 July 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: 26 Burncross Road, Sheffield, S35 1SF
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Thorncliffe Arms 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% | ← Thorncliffe Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Thorncliffe Arms 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 Thorncliffe Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapeltown Local Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Chapeltown W M C Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Candy Kabin Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cardamon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Chappuccino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Cue Ball Snooker Pub/bar/nightclub | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Christian Community Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
Questions about Thorncliffe Arms
What is Thorncliffe Arms's food hygiene rating?
Thorncliffe Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 21 July 2023.
Is Thorncliffe Arms 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 Thorncliffe Arms last inspected?
Thorncliffe Arms was last inspected on 21 July 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 Thorncliffe Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thorncliffe Arms compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Thorncliffe Arms holds a 4. 688 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Thorncliffe Arms 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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