Upperthorpe Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sheffield
Upperthorpe Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 161 Upperthorpe Road, Sheffield, S6 3EB
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Upperthorpe Fish Bar 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% | ← Upperthorpe Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Upperthorpe Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo's 2 Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| All Nations Minimarket Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2019 |
| Asda Express St Phillips PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2018 |
| 1 Bakers Yard Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| 2 Father’s Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Aesthete Coffee & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
Questions about Upperthorpe Fish Bar
What is Upperthorpe Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Upperthorpe Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Upperthorpe Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Upperthorpe Fish Bar last inspected?
Upperthorpe Fish Bar was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
How does Upperthorpe Fish Bar compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Upperthorpe Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Upperthorpe Fish Bar 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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