Wicker News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Wicker News 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 17 December 2018, more than 7 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: 43 Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8HT
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Wicker News 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% | ← Wicker News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Wicker News 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 Wicker News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3lack Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Archer's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Agha Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| A & G Passenger Boats Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2018 |
| Albies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Archies Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Anne's Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Amsterdam Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Wicker News
What is Wicker News's food hygiene rating?
Wicker News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 17 December 2018.
Is Wicker News 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 Wicker News last inspected?
Wicker News was last inspected on 17 December 2018, more than 7 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 Wicker News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Wicker News compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Wicker News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Wicker News 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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