What is the average food hygiene rating in Sheffield?

The average food hygiene rating in Sheffield is 4.6 out of 5, across 4,397 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Sheffield compare with the national average for food hygiene?

74.5% of rated premises in Sheffield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Sheffield 242 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Sheffield have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

3,277 food businesses in Sheffield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.5% of the 4,397 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Sheffield have a low hygiene rating?

128 food businesses in Sheffield are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Sheffield food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Sheffield (4,860 establishments on record, 4,397 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Sheffield

In Sheffield, 74.5% of 4,397 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.6/5. These figures cover 4,860 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Sheffield has 3,277 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 4,397 rated premises (74.5%). 128 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 June 2026.

5★ share: 74.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -5.2 pp
National rank: 242 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Sheffield

5★ Very Good

3,277 (74.5%)

4★ Good

679 (15.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

313 (7.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

72 (1.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

55 (1.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0%)

Plus 372 awaiting inspection and 91 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 372 awaiting inspection and 91 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Sheffield: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Sheffield?: The average food hygiene rating in Sheffield is 4.6 out of 5, across 4,397 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Sheffield compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 74.5% of rated premises in Sheffield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Sheffield 242 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Sheffield have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 3,277 food businesses in Sheffield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.5% of the 4,397 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Sheffield have a low hygiene rating?: 128 food businesses in Sheffield are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Sheffield food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Sheffield (4,860 establishments on record, 4,397 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Sheffield

Top-rated places in Sheffield

Coco BakesOther catering premises · S6 4
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 June 2026
4S Distribution LtdDistributors/Transporters · Unit 7 Parkway Business Centre, Parkway Drive, Sheffield · S9 4WU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Samis Super Foods LtdRetailers - other · 1 Clement Street, Sheffield · S9 5EA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Chronic CrumbsOther catering premises · S20
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
New InnPub/bar/nightclub · 282 Hollinsend Road, Sheffield · S12 2NR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Peak Pickleball SheffieldRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 220 Newhall Road, Sheffield · S9 2QL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Taylor ShawOther catering premises · Walkley Primary School, Burnaby Crescent, Sheffield · S6 2TS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Sugar and Treacle BakesOther catering premises · S20
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Steak'dMobile caterer · S4 8
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Hydra TotsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 8 Hydra Business Park, Nether Lane, Sheffield · S35 9ZX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Parfetts Cash & CarryDistributors/Transporters · Former A G Parfett And Sons Ltd, Europa Drive, Sheffield · S9 1XT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Trixie’s PantryRetailers - other · 199 Whitham Road, Sheffield · S10 2SP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Sheffield

Hussain Fruit & VegRetailers - other · 147 Club Garden Road, Sheffield · S11 8BX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 September 2025
Nxtion Food MarketRetailers - other · 187 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield · S7 1FG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 April 2026
Adulis Coffee ShopRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 20-22 Ellesmere Road, Sheffield · S4 7JB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2026
Sabor LatinoOther catering premises · S14
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2025
Growing Wild Woodland NurseryCaring Premises · Hesley Woods, White Lane, Chapeltown, Sheffield · S35 2YH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 January 2025
Alzahir BakeryRetailers - other · 30 Carlisle Street, Sheffield · S4 7LJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 April 2026
Little ChinaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 188 Northfield Road, Sheffield · S10 1QU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 February 2025
Selam Internet CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 3-4 Lady's Bridge, Sheffield · S3 8HT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 June 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 4,860 real Food Standards Agency records for Sheffield, of which 4,397 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.