Barkers the Bakers food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sheffield
Barkers the Bakers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 222 Derbyshire Lane, Sheffield, S8 8SE
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Barkers the Bakers 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% | ← Barkers the Bakers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Barkers the Bakers 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 Barkers the Bakers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Food Store ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2018 |
| Ambrosial Bakes Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Baaa @ The Herd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Baked 28 Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Archer Road Beer Stop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Abbey Lane Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ Jacobs Gate Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about Barkers the Bakers
What is Barkers the Bakers's food hygiene rating?
Barkers the Bakers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 29 October 2025.
Is Barkers the Bakers 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barkers the Bakers last inspected?
Barkers the Bakers was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 months 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 Barkers the Bakers?
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 Barkers the Bakers compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Barkers the Bakers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Barkers the Bakers 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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