Compass at Ecclesfield School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sheffield
Compass at Ecclesfield School 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 23 January 2025, 17 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: Ecclesfield School, Chapeltown Road, Sheffield, S35 9WD
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Compass at Ecclesfield School 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% | ← Compass at Ecclesfield School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Compass at Ecclesfield School 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 Compass at Ecclesfield School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coit Primary (IJ) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2017 |
| Chapeltown Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Advance Intelligent Supply Chain - Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Chapeltown W M C Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Candy Kabin Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Chapeltown Local Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
Questions about Compass at Ecclesfield School
What is Compass at Ecclesfield School's food hygiene rating?
Compass at Ecclesfield School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Compass at Ecclesfield School 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 Compass at Ecclesfield School last inspected?
Compass at Ecclesfield School was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Compass at Ecclesfield School?
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 Compass at Ecclesfield School compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Compass at Ecclesfield School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Compass at Ecclesfield School 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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