Sofia food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rotherham
Sofia 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 15 January 2026, 6 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: 75 Wales Road, Kiveton Park, S26 6RA
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Sofia among the 1,785 places in Rotherham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,785 | 89% | ← Sofia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 187 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 Very 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 Sofia 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 Sofia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Fuzion Bitez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Kiveton Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2024 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Kiveton Park and Wales Community Development Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Duke Of Leeds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Hard Lane Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Sofia
What is Sofia's food hygiene rating?
Sofia has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Sofia 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 Sofia last inspected?
Sofia was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sofia?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Sofia compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Sofia is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Sofia 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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