Wadsley Lane News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Wadsley Lane News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 Wadsley Lane, Sheffield, S6 4EB
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Wadsley Lane News sits behind roughly 3,299 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,299 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ← Wadsley Lane News | |
| 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 451 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wadsley Lane News 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 Wadsley Lane News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adele's Butties Breads & Bakes Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Antler Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Alara Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Ah little kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Abbey Vending Services Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Annie Jude's Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about Wadsley Lane News
What is Wadsley Lane News's food hygiene rating?
Wadsley Lane News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 28 January 2019.
Is Wadsley Lane News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wadsley Lane News last inspected?
Wadsley Lane News was last inspected on 28 January 2019, more than 7 years 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 Wadsley Lane News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wadsley Lane News compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Wadsley Lane News holds a 4. 688 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Wadsley Lane News 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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