Sta's Grocery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Sta's Grocery 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 5 March 2019, 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: 172 Main Road, Darnall, S9 5HQ
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Sta's Grocery 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% | ← Sta's Grocery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sta's Grocery 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 Sta's Grocery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afters Darnall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| A J Webb & Son (Sheffield) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2021 |
| Al Batati Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| 4S Distribution Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Aspire Hub 2 Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2020 |
| Arif Food Supplies Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Aspire1 Eats Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about Sta's Grocery
What is Sta's Grocery's food hygiene rating?
Sta's Grocery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 5 March 2019.
Is Sta's Grocery 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 Sta's Grocery last inspected?
Sta's Grocery was last inspected on 5 March 2019, 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 Sta's Grocery?
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 Sta's Grocery compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Sta's Grocery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Sta's Grocery 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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