Rico food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sheffield
Rico 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: 31-32 Orchard Square, Sheffield, S1 2FB
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Rico 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% | ← Rico | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rico 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 Rico, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| 1554 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| 400 Degree Celsius Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Adsetts Learning Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Anne's Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
Questions about Rico
What is Rico's food hygiene rating?
Rico has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Rico 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 Rico last inspected?
Rico was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 Rico?
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 Rico compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Rico is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Rico 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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