R Etchers Greengrocers food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Sheffield
R Etchers Greengrocers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 January 2019, more than 7 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: Norton Avenue, Sheffield, S12 2LA
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so R Etchers Greengrocers sits behind roughly 3,299 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,299 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ← R Etchers Greengrocers | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 R Etchers Greengrocers 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 R Etchers Greengrocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basegreen News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2019 |
| A E Hartley & Son Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2019 |
| Brackenfield Hall Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| AVS Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
Questions about R Etchers Greengrocers
What is R Etchers Greengrocers's food hygiene rating?
R Etchers Greengrocers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 12 January 2019.
Is R Etchers Greengrocers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was R Etchers Greengrocers last inspected?
R Etchers Greengrocers was last inspected on 12 January 2019, more than 7 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 R Etchers Greengrocers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does R Etchers Greengrocers compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while R Etchers Greengrocers holds a 4. 688 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects R Etchers Greengrocers 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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