Gills Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Gills Stores 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 29 January 2020, more than 6 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: 6 Wordsworth Drive, Sheffield, S5 8NP
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Gills Stores 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% | ← Gills Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gills Stores 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 Gills Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Aash Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2018 |
| Abbey Vending Services Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Alara Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Gills Stores
What is Gills Stores's food hygiene rating?
Gills Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 29 January 2020.
Is Gills Stores 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 Gills Stores last inspected?
Gills Stores was last inspected on 29 January 2020, more than 6 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 Gills Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gills Stores compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Gills Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Gills Stores 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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