Ponsford food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sheffield
Ponsford holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 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: 577-609 London Road, Sheffield, S2 4HS
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Ponsford 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% | ← Ponsford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ponsford 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 Ponsford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Anns Grove Primary School (NIJ) School/college/university | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Apna Style Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| All Carrot No Stick Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Amici & Bici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Alpha Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Arvi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Abbeydale Ballroom Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Ponsford
What is Ponsford's food hygiene rating?
Ponsford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 4 March 2024.
Is Ponsford 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ponsford last inspected?
Ponsford was last inspected on 4 March 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 Ponsford?
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 Ponsford compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Ponsford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Ponsford 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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