The Refinery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sheffield
The Refinery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 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: 197 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8HW
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts The Refinery 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% | ← The Refinery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Refinery 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 Refinery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Sheffield PFS Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| Ashoka Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Angelicas Tea and Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| 1 Hashtag Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Aaron House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Al Amir Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| A K Groceries and Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2018 |
Questions about The Refinery
What is The Refinery's food hygiene rating?
The Refinery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 6 August 2025.
Is The Refinery 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Refinery last inspected?
The Refinery was last inspected on 6 August 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 The Refinery?
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 The Refinery compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and The Refinery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Refinery 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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