Key News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Key News 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 15 February 2019, more than 7 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: 29 Derbyshire Lane, Sheffield, S8 9EH
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Key News 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% | ← Key News | |
| 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 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 Key News 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 Key News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2023 |
| All Carrot No Stick Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Archer Road Beer Stop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Aldi Food Store ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2018 |
| ABM Catering @ Jacobs Gate Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Ambrosial Bakes Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Abbeydale Ballroom Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Key News
What is Key News's food hygiene rating?
Key News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 15 February 2019.
Is Key News 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 Key News last inspected?
Key News was last inspected on 15 February 2019, more than 7 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 Key News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Key News compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Key News holds a 4. 688 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Key News 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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