Potato Stop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sheffield
Potato Stop 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 13 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: 467 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, S36 1DH
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Potato Stop 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% | ← Potato Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Potato Stop 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 Potato Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popeye Chicken & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bengal Spice Stocksbridge Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 16 April 2025 |
| De Nero's Pizzaland Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 21 November 2025 |
| Little Italy Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Poseidon Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Romy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| The Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Rajasthan Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Potato Stop
What is Potato Stop's food hygiene rating?
Potato Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 13 March 2024.
Is Potato Stop 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 Potato Stop last inspected?
Potato Stop was last inspected on 13 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 Potato Stop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Potato Stop compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Potato Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Potato Stop 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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