J & A M Battye T/A Firs Farm food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Sheffield
J & A M Battye T/A Firs Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 April 2026, 3 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: Firs Farm, Ringinglow Road, Sheffield, S11 7TD
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts J & A M Battye T/A Firs Farm 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% | ← J & A M Battye T/A Firs Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 J & A M Battye T/A Firs Farm 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 J & A M Battye T/A Firs Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bents Green Secondary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Brook Coffee Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Button and Bar Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about J & A M Battye T/A Firs Farm
What is J & A M Battye T/A Firs Farm's food hygiene rating?
J & A M Battye T/A Firs Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 2 April 2026.
Is J & A M Battye T/A Firs Farm 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was J & A M Battye T/A Firs Farm last inspected?
J & A M Battye T/A Firs Farm was last inspected on 2 April 2026, 3 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 J & A M Battye T/A Firs Farm?
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 J & A M Battye T/A Firs Farm compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,425 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and J & A M Battye T/A Firs Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects J & A M Battye T/A Firs Farm 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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