The Horse Box food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Sheffield
The Horse Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 6, 4 Fox Valley Way, Stocksbridge, S36 2AB
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts The Horse Box among the 3,298 places in Sheffield holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,298 | 75% | ← The Horse Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 687 | 16% | ||
| 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 452 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 The Horse Box 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 The Horse Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Other catering premises | 49 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 June 2025 |
| John Crawshaw Butchers Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Sarah's Snacks Mobile caterer | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Limited Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2020 |
| Sports Direct Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
Questions about The Horse Box
What is The Horse Box's food hygiene rating?
The Horse Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 21 February 2025.
Is The Horse Box safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Horse Box last inspected?
The Horse Box was last inspected on 21 February 2025, 16 months 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 The Horse Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Horse Box compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and The Horse Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Horse Box 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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