Southey News and Buzz food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Southey News and Buzz holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 2 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 81-87 Galsworthy Road, Sheffield, S5 8QY
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Southey News and Buzz 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% | ← Southey News and Buzz | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Southey News and Buzz 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 Southey News and Buzz, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aash Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Abbey Vending Services Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Alara Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Southey News and Buzz
What is Southey News and Buzz's food hygiene rating?
Southey News and Buzz has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 2 August 2024.
Is Southey News and Buzz 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southey News and Buzz last inspected?
Southey News and Buzz was last inspected on 2 August 2024, 23 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 Southey News and Buzz?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southey News and Buzz compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Southey News and Buzz holds a 4. 688 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Southey News and Buzz 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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