Friendship Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sheffield
Friendship Hotel 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 30 April 2026, 2 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: The Friendship, 536 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, S36 2DW
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Friendship Hotel among the 3,298 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 | 3,298 | 75% | ← Friendship Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 687 | 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 452 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 Friendship Hotel 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 Friendship Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coop Food Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Burgers @ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Popeye Chicken & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Potato Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Bengal Spice Stocksbridge Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 April 2025 |
| De Nero's Pizzaland Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 November 2025 |
| Little Italy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Legionnaires Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2019 |
Questions about Friendship Hotel
What is Friendship Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Friendship Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Friendship Hotel 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 Friendship Hotel last inspected?
Friendship Hotel was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 Friendship Hotel?
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 Friendship Hotel compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Friendship Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Friendship Hotel 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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Understanding this rating
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