Newfield Green Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Newfield Green Post Office 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 January 2020, more than 6 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: Post Office, 521 Gleadless Road, Sheffield, S2 2BS
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Newfield Green Post Office 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% | ← Newfield Green Post Office | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Newfield Green Post Office 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 Newfield Green Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbourthorne HAF Provision School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| AVS Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Arbourthorne Youth Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| A E Hartley & Son Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2019 |
| Albert's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Anns Grove Primary School (NIJ) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Advanced Technology Centre School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Newfield Green Post Office
What is Newfield Green Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Newfield Green Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 15 January 2020.
Is Newfield Green Post Office 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 Newfield Green Post Office last inspected?
Newfield Green Post Office was last inspected on 15 January 2020, more than 6 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 Newfield Green Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newfield Green Post Office compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Newfield Green Post Office holds a 4. 688 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Newfield Green Post Office 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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