The Cross Scythes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
The Cross Scythes 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: 145-147 Derbyshire Lane, Sheffield, S8 9EQ
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts The Cross Scythes 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 Cross Scythes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Cross Scythes 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 Cross Scythes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Food Store ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2018 |
| Ambrosial Bakes Ltd Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Archer Road Beer Stop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| ABM Catering @ Jacobs Gate Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Abbeydale Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2023 |
| Baaa @ The Herd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
Questions about The Cross Scythes
What is The Cross Scythes's food hygiene rating?
The Cross Scythes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 8 May 2025.
Is The Cross Scythes 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 Cross Scythes last inspected?
The Cross Scythes was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 Cross Scythes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cross Scythes compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and The Cross Scythes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Cross Scythes 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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