What is the average food hygiene rating in S1?

The average food hygiene rating in the S1 postcode area of Sheffield is 4.68 out of 5, across 477 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in S1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

379 food businesses in the S1 postcode area of Sheffield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.5% of the 477 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 May 2026.

How many food businesses in S1 have a low hygiene rating?

14 food businesses in the S1 postcode area of Sheffield are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 S1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the S1 postcode area of Sheffield (531 establishments on record, 477 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 S1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the S1 postcode area of Sheffield hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.68/5, with 79.5% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 531 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

S1 (Sheffield) has 379 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 477 rated premises (79.5%). 14 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 May 2026.

Rating distribution in S1

5★ Very Good

379 (79.5%)

4★ Good

64 (13.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

20 (4.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

7 (1.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (1.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 43 awaiting inspection and 11 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in S1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in S1?: The average food hygiene rating in the S1 postcode area of Sheffield is 4.68 out of 5, across 477 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in S1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 379 food businesses in the S1 postcode area of Sheffield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.5% of the 477 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 May 2026.
How many food businesses in S1 have a low hygiene rating?: 14 food businesses in the S1 postcode area of Sheffield are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 S1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the S1 postcode area of Sheffield (531 establishments on record, 477 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.

Top-rated places in S1

The Sunday CentreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Victoria Hall Methodist Church, Norfolk Street, Sheffield · S1 2JB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
ALS Bubble TeaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 10 Eyre Street, Sheffield · S1 4QY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 April 2026
Smitten CafeRetailers - other · 250 West Street, City Centre, Sheffield · S1 4EU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 March 2026
Discovery By ScranneryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Block 4 Pennine Five Campus, 20 Hawley Street, Sheffield · S1 4WP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 25 March 2026
Off The CanvasRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 121 Eyre Street, Sheffield · S1 4QW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 25 March 2026
Continental FoodsRetailers - other · Stall Ms 115 To 118 And 120 The Moor Market, 77 The Moor, Sheffield · S1 4PF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 March 2026
Grand KeralaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 33 Carver Street, Sheffield · S1 4FS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 March 2026
Chopstix Noodle BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 10-12 Fargate, Sheffield · S1 2HE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 March 2026
Heavenly DessertsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 85 Division Street, Sheffield · S1 4GE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 March 2026
Lane 7 LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carpark of, 14-16 Matilda Street, Sheffield · S1 4QD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 March 2026
Colombo By Ayubowan Street FoodRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 31-32 Orchard Square, Sheffield · S1 2FB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 17 March 2026
German Doner KebabRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Telegraph House, 11-15 High Street, City Centre, Sheffield · S1 2GA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 17 March 2026

Places needing improvement in S1

Captain storeRetailers - other · 4 Fitzwilliam Street, Sheffield · S1 4JL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2026
Alaoma Food HubRetailers - other · Stall Ms 140/142/144 The Moor Market, 77 The Moor, Sheffield · S1 4PF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 September 2025
Urban KebabRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 26-30 Division Street, Sheffield · S1 4GF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 February 2026
Honey and FigRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9 Westfield Terrace, Sheffield · S1 4GH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 December 2024
Wok and potRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 207 Fitzwilliam House, 8 Milton Street, Sheffield · S1 4JU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 September 2025
Wokie BoxRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 26 Furnival Gate, Sheffield · S1 4QP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2025
RedTakeaway/sandwich shop · 181 West Street, City Centre, Sheffield · S1 4EW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 April 2025
Fafa ChaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 25 Campo Lane, Sheffield · S1 2EG
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 June 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 531 real Food Standards Agency records for the S1 postcode area, of which 477 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.