The Ecclesall Ale Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
The Ecclesall Ale Club 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 15 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 429 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PG
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts The Ecclesall Ale Club 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 Ecclesall Ale Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ecclesall Ale Club 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 Ecclesall Ale Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashoka Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Akentannos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| 418 Store Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Aaron House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Asda Express Sheffield PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| A K Groceries and Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2018 |
| 1828 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Assaje Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about The Ecclesall Ale Club
What is The Ecclesall Ale Club's food hygiene rating?
The Ecclesall Ale Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 15 January 2024.
Is The Ecclesall Ale Club 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 Ecclesall Ale Club last inspected?
The Ecclesall Ale Club was last inspected on 15 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Ecclesall Ale Club?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ecclesall Ale Club compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and The Ecclesall Ale Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Ecclesall Ale Club 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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