Firth Park Methodist Church - Sam's Space food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sheffield
Firth Park Methodist Church - Sam's Space holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2025, 11 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: Firth Park Methodist Church, 8 Stubbin Lane, Sheffield, S5 6QL
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Firth Park Methodist Church - Sam's Space among the 3,299 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 | 3,299 | 75% | ← Firth Park Methodist Church - Sam's Space | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 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 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 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 Firth Park Methodist Church - Sam's Space 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 Firth Park Methodist Church - Sam's Space, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| B & K Mistry Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2020 |
| A Taste of Arabia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Abbey Grange Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Baghdad Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Aspiring Communities Sheffield Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Aash Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Best In - Off License Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2021 |
Questions about Firth Park Methodist Church - Sam's Space
What is Firth Park Methodist Church - Sam's Space's food hygiene rating?
Firth Park Methodist Church - Sam's Space has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Firth Park Methodist Church - Sam's Space 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Firth Park Methodist Church - Sam's Space last inspected?
Firth Park Methodist Church - Sam's Space was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 Firth Park Methodist Church - Sam's Space?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Firth Park Methodist Church - Sam's Space compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Firth Park Methodist Church - Sam's Space is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Firth Park Methodist Church - Sam's Space 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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