Howcrofts food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Howcrofts 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 4 December 2019, 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: 269 Stannington Road, Sheffield, S6 5FT
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Howcrofts 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% | ← Howcrofts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Howcrofts 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 Howcrofts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anvil Pub/bar/nightclub | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Aesthete Coffee & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Annie Jude's Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Admiral Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| Ah little kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Ale Bea Cakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about Howcrofts
What is Howcrofts's food hygiene rating?
Howcrofts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 4 December 2019.
Is Howcrofts 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 Howcrofts last inspected?
Howcrofts was last inspected on 4 December 2019, 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 Howcrofts?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Howcrofts compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Howcrofts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Howcrofts 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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