Open Kitchen @ Sanctuary food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sheffield
Open Kitchen @ Sanctuary holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2023, 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: 37-39 Chapel Walk, Sheffield, S1 2PD
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Open Kitchen @ Sanctuary 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% | ← Open Kitchen @ Sanctuary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Open Kitchen @ Sanctuary 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 Open Kitchen @ Sanctuary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| 400 Degree Celsius Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| 1554 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Anne's Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Adsetts Learning Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| Albies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Open Kitchen @ Sanctuary
What is Open Kitchen @ Sanctuary's food hygiene rating?
Open Kitchen @ Sanctuary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 10 October 2023.
Is Open Kitchen @ Sanctuary 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Open Kitchen @ Sanctuary last inspected?
Open Kitchen @ Sanctuary was last inspected on 10 October 2023, more than 2 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 Open Kitchen @ Sanctuary?
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 Open Kitchen @ Sanctuary compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Open Kitchen @ Sanctuary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Open Kitchen @ Sanctuary 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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