The Wordsworth Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
The Wordsworth Tavern 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 7 August 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: Wordsworth Tavern, Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, S5 9JE
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts The Wordsworth Tavern 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 Wordsworth Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Wordsworth Tavern 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 Wordsworth Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2018 |
| Brigantia Learning Trust School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Aash Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Boho Beautiful Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Cafe Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Blenheim Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
Questions about The Wordsworth Tavern
What is The Wordsworth Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Wordsworth Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 7 August 2025.
Is The Wordsworth Tavern 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 Wordsworth Tavern last inspected?
The Wordsworth Tavern was last inspected on 7 August 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 The Wordsworth Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Wordsworth Tavern compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and The Wordsworth Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Wordsworth Tavern 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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