Pen Nook food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
Pen Nook 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 8 January 2026, 6 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: 16 Helliwell Lane, Sheffield, S36 2QH
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Pen Nook sits behind roughly 3,298 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,298 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 687 | 16% | ← Pen Nook | |
| 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 452 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 Pen Nook 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 Pen Nook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Shaw School/college/university | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Taylor Shaw School/college/university | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Stocksbridge Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 June 2025 |
| Lees House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2023 |
| Ascona Retail Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Emaze inner health Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Majeed Bros Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2024 |
| Barkers News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Pen Nook
What is Pen Nook's food hygiene rating?
Pen Nook has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Pen Nook 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 Pen Nook last inspected?
Pen Nook was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Pen Nook?
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 Pen Nook compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Pen Nook holds a 4. 687 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Pen Nook 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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