4,832 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 74.7% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Sheffield are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Sheffield currently has 4,832 registered food businesses. Of these, 4,370 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 74.7% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 58 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hussain Fruit & Veg | S11 8BX | 0 | Sep 09, 2025 |
| Adulis Coffee Shop | S4 7JB | 1 | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Alaoma Food Hub | S1 4PF | 1 | Sep 08, 2025 |
| American Pizza House | S8 7JB | 1 | Feb 03, 2026 |
| Anseba Internet Cafe | S4 7LS | 1 | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Attawoon Centre | S3 9LF | 1 | Jan 08, 2025 |
| Boutique Monica | S3 8HS | 1 | Dec 04, 2024 |
| Captain store | S1 4JL | 1 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Chaii Nastha | S9 4QG | 1 | Nov 06, 2025 |
| Chap Kebab Ltd | S35 2UP | 1 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Chiuwah East | S2 3PX | 1 | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Coffee Boo | S6 4GY | 1 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Curry Divine | S6 3EB | 1 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Dahlak Restaurant & Bar | S3 8LT | 1 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Dur Dur Food Store | S4 7JB | 1 | Jun 04, 2025 |
There are currently 3,263 food businesses in Sheffield with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 74.7% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Sheffield depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.