Hillsborough Tap food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sheffield
Hillsborough Tap holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 October 2019, more than 6 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: 572-576 Langsett Road, Sheffield, S6 2LX
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Hillsborough Tap 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% | ← Hillsborough Tap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hillsborough Tap 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 Hillsborough Tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Annie Jude's Ltd Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Ale Bea Cakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Ah little kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Alara Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Aesthete Coffee & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Adele's Butties Breads & Bakes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about Hillsborough Tap
What is Hillsborough Tap's food hygiene rating?
Hillsborough Tap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 29 October 2019.
Is Hillsborough Tap 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hillsborough Tap last inspected?
Hillsborough Tap was last inspected on 29 October 2019, more than 6 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 Hillsborough Tap?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hillsborough Tap compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Hillsborough Tap is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Hillsborough Tap 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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