Sophie's Buffets and Fudge food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sheffield
Sophie's Buffets and Fudge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 May 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: 971 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8TN
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Sophie's Buffets and Fudge 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% | ← Sophie's Buffets and Fudge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sophie's Buffets and Fudge 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 Sophie's Buffets and Fudge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activkidz Other catering premises | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Bagels Inc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Akentannos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| 418 Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Alyson Nicholson Catering Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Balqees Raw Honey Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Sophie's Buffets and Fudge
What is Sophie's Buffets and Fudge's food hygiene rating?
Sophie's Buffets and Fudge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 10 May 2024.
Is Sophie's Buffets and Fudge 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sophie's Buffets and Fudge last inspected?
Sophie's Buffets and Fudge was last inspected on 10 May 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 Sophie's Buffets and Fudge?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sophie's Buffets and Fudge compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Sophie's Buffets and Fudge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Sophie's Buffets and Fudge 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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