Food Hygiene Ratings in Sheffield

4,832 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 74.7% rated "very good".

4,832
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
58
Rated 0 or 1
74.7%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good74.7%3,263
Good15.4%675
Satisfactory6.7%294
Improvement Needed1.8%80
Major Improvement1.3%57
Urgent Improvement0.0%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen1,44129.8%
Retailers - other86818.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop61512.7%
Other catering premises53311.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub3457.1%
Caring Premises3186.6%
School/college/university2615.4%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper1713.5%

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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Hussain Fruit & VegS11 8BX0Sep 09, 2025
Adulis Coffee ShopS4 7JB1Feb 24, 2025
Alaoma Food HubS1 4PF1Sep 08, 2025
American Pizza HouseS8 7JB1Feb 03, 2026
Anseba Internet CafeS4 7LS1Oct 23, 2024
Attawoon CentreS3 9LF1Jan 08, 2025
Boutique MonicaS3 8HS1Dec 04, 2024
Captain storeS1 4JL1Jan 29, 2026
Chaii NasthaS9 4QG1Nov 06, 2025
Chap Kebab LtdS35 2UP1Mar 12, 2025
Chiuwah EastS2 3PX1Mar 20, 2025
Coffee BooS6 4GY1Mar 14, 2025
Curry DivineS6 3EB1Sep 25, 2025
Dahlak Restaurant & BarS3 8LT1Nov 27, 2025
Dur Dur Food StoreS4 7JB1Jun 04, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Sheffield have a 5 rating?+

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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Sheffield?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in Sheffield?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies