Forge Dam Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sheffield
Forge Dam Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 June 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: Forge Dam Cafe, Brookhouse Hill, Sheffield, S10 3TE
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Forge Dam Cafe 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% | ← Forge Dam Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Forge Dam Cafe 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 Forge Dam Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Coffee Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Button and Bar Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bents Green Secondary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Forge Dam Cafe
What is Forge Dam Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Forge Dam Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 2 June 2024.
Is Forge Dam Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forge Dam Cafe last inspected?
Forge Dam Cafe was last inspected on 2 June 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 Forge Dam Cafe?
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 Forge Dam Cafe compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Forge Dam Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Forge Dam Cafe 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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