Al Sultan Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Al Sultan Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: 206 Verdon Street, Sheffield, S3 9QS
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Al Sultan Express among the 3,298 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 | 3,298 | 75% | ← Al Sultan Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 687 | 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 452 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 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 Al Sultan 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 Al Sultan Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Aden Corner Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Al-Karamah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| 3lack Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Archer's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| 2 Father’s Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Grange Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| 1 Bakers Yard Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
Questions about Al Sultan Express
What is Al Sultan Express's food hygiene rating?
Al Sultan Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Al Sultan 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al Sultan Express last inspected?
Al Sultan Express was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Al Sultan Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Al Sultan Express compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Al Sultan Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Al Sultan 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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