Food Matters - The Stocksbridge Food Bank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Food Matters - The Stocksbridge Food Bank 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 2 January 2025, 18 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: Cedar Road, Stocksbridge, S36 1AS
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Food Matters - The Stocksbridge Food Bank 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% | ← Food Matters - The Stocksbridge Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Food Matters - The Stocksbridge Food Bank 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 Food Matters - The Stocksbridge Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie’s Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2025 |
| Red Grouse - Samuel Smith Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Stocksbridge Christian Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Impact Food Group School/college/university | 202 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 December 2025 |
| Spar Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 268 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2026 |
| Taylor Shaw School/college/university | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| DOLCE Ltd School/college/university | 307 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| Taylor Shaw School/college/university | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Food Matters - The Stocksbridge Food Bank
What is Food Matters - The Stocksbridge Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Food Matters - The Stocksbridge Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 2 January 2025.
Is Food Matters - The Stocksbridge Food Bank 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 Food Matters - The Stocksbridge Food Bank last inspected?
Food Matters - The Stocksbridge Food Bank was last inspected on 2 January 2025, 18 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 Food Matters - The Stocksbridge Food Bank?
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 Food Matters - The Stocksbridge Food Bank compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,425 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Food Matters - The Stocksbridge Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Food Matters - The Stocksbridge Food Bank 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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