Penny Black food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
Penny Black 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 16 July 2025, 11 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: The Penny Black, Pond Hill, Sheffield, S1 2BG
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Penny Black 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% | ← Penny Black | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Penny Black 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 Penny Black, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Adsetts Learning Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| 400 Degree Celsius Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Anne's Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Alpine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Archies Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| A & G Passenger Boats Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2018 |
| 1554 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Penny Black
What is Penny Black's food hygiene rating?
Penny Black has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Penny Black 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 Penny Black last inspected?
Penny Black was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 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 Penny Black?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penny Black compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Penny Black is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Penny Black 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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