The Gardeners Rest food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
The Gardeners Rest 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 19 January 2026, 5 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: Gardeners Rest, 105 Neepsend Lane, Sheffield, S3 8AT
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts The Gardeners Rest 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 Gardeners Rest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Gardeners Rest 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 Gardeners Rest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Nations Minimarket Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2019 |
| 1 Bakers Yard Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| 2 Father’s Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Amigo's 2 Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Asda Express St Phillips PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2018 |
| Al Sultan Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Grange Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about The Gardeners Rest
What is The Gardeners Rest's food hygiene rating?
The Gardeners Rest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 19 January 2026.
Is The Gardeners Rest 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 Gardeners Rest last inspected?
The Gardeners Rest was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 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 Gardeners Rest?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Gardeners Rest compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and The Gardeners Rest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Gardeners Rest 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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