Handsworth Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sheffield
Handsworth Express 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 27 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 368 Handsworth Road, Sheffield, S13 9BY
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Handsworth Express 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% | ← Handsworth Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Handsworth Express 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 Handsworth Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Crest PFS Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Best Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Bake N Butty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2020 |
| Authentic Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Anglers Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2019 |
| Athelstan School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Handsworth Express
What is Handsworth Express's food hygiene rating?
Handsworth Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 27 August 2024.
Is Handsworth Express 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 Handsworth Express last inspected?
Handsworth Express was last inspected on 27 August 2024, 22 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 Handsworth Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Handsworth Express compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Handsworth Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Handsworth Express 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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