The Alive Project food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sheffield
The Alive Project 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 9 June 2023, more than 3 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: Paces Centre, Pack Horse Lane, Sheffield, S35 3HY
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts The Alive Project 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% | ← The Alive Project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Alive Project 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 The Alive Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom View Respite Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2017 |
| Dolce School/college/university | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Chapelgreen Community Hub Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| High Green Development Trust Other catering premises | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| China Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| High Green Primary (IJ) Other catering premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
| High Green Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| High Green Lunch Club Other catering premises | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about The Alive Project
What is The Alive Project's food hygiene rating?
The Alive Project has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 9 June 2023.
Is The Alive Project 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 The Alive Project last inspected?
The Alive Project was last inspected on 9 June 2023, more than 3 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 The Alive Project?
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 The Alive Project compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and The Alive Project is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Alive Project 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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