Top Up food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Top Up holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 June 2018, more than 8 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: 281 London Road, Sheffield, S2 4NF
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Top Up 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% | ← Top Up | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Top Up 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 Top Up, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airy Fairy Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| 5 Akhis Sheff Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| A K Groceries and Halal Meat Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2018 |
| Arvi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| 1 Hashtag Other catering premises | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Apna Style Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Amici & Bici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about Top Up
What is Top Up's food hygiene rating?
Top Up has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 5 June 2018.
Is Top Up 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Top Up last inspected?
Top Up was last inspected on 5 June 2018, more than 8 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 Top Up?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Top Up compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Top Up is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Top Up 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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