Active Educational Alternative Provision food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sheffield
Active Educational Alternative Provision holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 July 2024, 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: Global House, 12 Orgreave Drive, Sheffield, S13 9NR
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Active Educational Alternative Provision sits behind roughly 3,987 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,299 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ← Active Educational Alternative Provision | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Active Educational Alternative Provision 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 Active Educational Alternative Provision, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentic Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| 173rd Sheffield (Woodhouse) Scout Group Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Changing Hands Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| China Town Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Best Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Asda Express Crest PFS Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Bake N Butty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Active Educational Alternative Provision
What is Active Educational Alternative Provision's food hygiene rating?
Active Educational Alternative Provision has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sheffield Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Active Educational Alternative Provision safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Active Educational Alternative Provision last inspected?
Active Educational Alternative Provision was last inspected on 2 July 2024, 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 Active Educational Alternative Provision?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Active Educational Alternative Provision compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Active Educational Alternative Provision holds a 3. 316 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Active Educational Alternative Provision 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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