Steel City food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sheffield
Steel City holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 February 2026, 5 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: Lound Infant School, Sherburn Gate, Sheffield, S35 2EU
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Steel City 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% | ← Steel City | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Steel City 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 Steel City, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron View Residential Home Caring Premises | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Burncross Nursery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Burncross Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Affinity Trust Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2018 |
| Chapeltown Local Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Fiveways Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Christian Community Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
Questions about Steel City
What is Steel City's food hygiene rating?
Steel City has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Steel City 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Steel City last inspected?
Steel City was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 Steel City?
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 Steel City compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Steel City is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Steel City 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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