Norton Free CE Primary (IJ) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sheffield
Norton Free CE Primary (IJ) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 February 2025, 17 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: 21 Matthews Lane, Sheffield, S8 8JS
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Norton Free CE Primary (IJ) sits behind roughly 3,299 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,299 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ← Norton Free CE Primary (IJ) | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Norton Free CE Primary (IJ) 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 Norton Free CE Primary (IJ), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A E Hartley & Son Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2019 |
| Barkers the Bakers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Boden's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Baaa @ The Herd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Aldi Food Store ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2018 |
Questions about Norton Free CE Primary (IJ)
What is Norton Free CE Primary (IJ)'s food hygiene rating?
Norton Free CE Primary (IJ) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 11 February 2025.
Is Norton Free CE Primary (IJ) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Norton Free CE Primary (IJ) last inspected?
Norton Free CE Primary (IJ) was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 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 Norton Free CE Primary (IJ)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Norton Free CE Primary (IJ) compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Norton Free CE Primary (IJ) holds a 4. 688 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Norton Free CE Primary (IJ) 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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