Gerry's Bakery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sheffield
Gerry's Bakery 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 23 February 2024, more than 2 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: 289-291 South Road, Walkley, S6 3TA
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Gerry's Bakery 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% | ← Gerry's Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Gerry's Bakery 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 Gerry's Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthete Coffee & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Ale Bea Cakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2019 |
| Amigo's 2 Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Admiral Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| All Nations Minimarket Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Anvil Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
Questions about Gerry's Bakery
What is Gerry's Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Gerry's Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 23 February 2024.
Is Gerry's Bakery 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 Gerry's Bakery last inspected?
Gerry's Bakery was last inspected on 23 February 2024, more than 2 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 Gerry's Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gerry's Bakery compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Gerry's Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Gerry's Bakery 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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