Helz Kitchen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Rotherham
Helz Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 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: 4 Oxford Close, Greasbrough, S61 4PJ
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Helz Kitchen among the 1,785 places in Rotherham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,785 | 89% | ← Helz Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 187 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 Helz Kitchen 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 Helz Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2018 |
| Beech Cliffe Grange Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| Chocoberry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Barbot Sandwiches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Abdali Foods Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bodie's Bakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Booze Barn Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
Questions about Helz Kitchen
What is Helz Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Helz Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 18 March 2024.
Is Helz Kitchen 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Helz Kitchen last inspected?
Helz Kitchen was last inspected on 18 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Helz Kitchen?
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 Helz Kitchen compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Helz Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Helz Kitchen 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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