Alyson Nicholson Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sheffield
Alyson Nicholson Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 2024, more than 2 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: 71 Riverdale Road, Sheffield, S10 3FE
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Alyson Nicholson Catering among the 3,298 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 | 3,298 | 75% | ← Alyson Nicholson Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 687 | 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 452 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 Alyson Nicholson Catering 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 Alyson Nicholson Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activkidz Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Aesthete Coffee & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2024 |
| Alexander Court Nursing Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| 418 Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| bAKed by Amy and Kirsty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bagels Inc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Balqees Raw Honey Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Akentannos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about Alyson Nicholson Catering
What is Alyson Nicholson Catering's food hygiene rating?
Alyson Nicholson Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 8 July 2024.
Is Alyson Nicholson Catering 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alyson Nicholson Catering last inspected?
Alyson Nicholson Catering was last inspected on 8 July 2024, more than 2 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 Alyson Nicholson Catering?
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 Alyson Nicholson Catering compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Alyson Nicholson Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Alyson Nicholson Catering 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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