Old Queens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
Old Queens Head holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: 40 Pond Hill, Sheffield, S1 2BG
How it compares in Sheffield
A 2 is rare: only 68 of 4,426 rated places in Sheffield score this low, about one in 65. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,299 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ← Old Queens Head | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Old Queens Head the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Old Queens Head, 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 Old Queens Head
What is Old Queens Head's food hygiene rating?
Old Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Sheffield Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Old Queens Head safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Old Queens Head last inspected?
Old Queens Head was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 Old Queens Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Queens Head compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Old Queens Head holds a 2. 68 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Old Queens Head 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Sheffield, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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