The Wave Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sheffield
The Wave Kitchen 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 16 September 2025, 9 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: 2 Whitham Road, Sheffield, S10 2AH
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts The Wave Kitchen 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 Wave Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Wave Kitchen 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 Wave Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1828 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Assaje Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Aaron House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Alexander Court Nursing Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Admiral Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| Ages Ago BBQ & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Amigo's 2 Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about The Wave Kitchen
What is The Wave Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Wave Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 16 September 2025.
Is The Wave Kitchen 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 The Wave Kitchen last inspected?
The Wave Kitchen was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 The Wave Kitchen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wave Kitchen compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and The Wave Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Wave Kitchen 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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