Freeman College Biodynamic Garden food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Freeman College Biodynamic Garden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Riggs High Road, Sheffield, S6 6DA
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Freeman College Biodynamic Garden 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% | ← Freeman College Biodynamic Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Freeman College Biodynamic Garden 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 Freeman College Biodynamic Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Production Unit (CPU) School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Breakfast & After School Clubs School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2019 |
| Co-op Late Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Forge Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2023 |
| British Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Admiral Rodney Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| INOVA Multi-Academy Trust School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Freeman College Biodynamic Garden
What is Freeman College Biodynamic Garden's food hygiene rating?
Freeman College Biodynamic Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 25 September 2024.
Is Freeman College Biodynamic Garden 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Freeman College Biodynamic Garden last inspected?
Freeman College Biodynamic Garden was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 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 Freeman College Biodynamic Garden?
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 Freeman College Biodynamic Garden compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Freeman College Biodynamic Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Freeman College Biodynamic Garden 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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