Boutique Monica food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Boutique Monica holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 4 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 5 Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8HS
How it compares in Sheffield
A 1 is rare: only 54 of 4,426 rated places in Sheffield score this low, about one in 82. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,299 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ← Boutique Monica | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Boutique Monica the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Boutique Monica, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agha Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| 3lack Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Archer's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Albies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Anne's Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| A & G Passenger Boats Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2018 |
| Archies Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Boutique Monica
What is Boutique Monica's food hygiene rating?
Boutique Monica has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Sheffield Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Boutique Monica safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Boutique Monica last inspected?
Boutique Monica was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 months 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 Boutique Monica?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boutique Monica compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Boutique Monica holds a 1. 54 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Boutique Monica 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Sheffield, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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