Darnall Express Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Darnall Express Limited holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 December 2025, 7 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: 226 Darnall Road, Sheffield, S9 5AN
How it compares in Sheffield
A 2 is rare: only 68 of 4,426 rated places in Sheffield score this low, about one in 65. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,299 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ← Darnall Express Limited | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Darnall Express Limited the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Darnall Express Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Batati Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Afters Darnall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| A J Webb & Son (Sheffield) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2021 |
| 4S Distribution Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Arif Food Supplies Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Aspire1 Eats Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Aspire Hub 2 Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2020 |
Questions about Darnall Express Limited
What is Darnall Express Limited's food hygiene rating?
Darnall Express Limited has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Sheffield Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Darnall Express Limited safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Darnall Express Limited last inspected?
Darnall Express Limited was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 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 Darnall Express Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Darnall Express Limited compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Darnall Express Limited holds a 2. 68 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Darnall Express Limited 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Sheffield, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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