The Taj Mahal food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sheffield
The Taj Mahal holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 July 2025, 11 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: 82 Halifax Road, Wadsley Bridge, S6 1LH
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts The Taj Mahal 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 Taj Mahal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Taj Mahal 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 Taj Mahal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| BP/Subway & Spar Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Abbey Vending Services Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Alara Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2018 |
Questions about The Taj Mahal
What is The Taj Mahal's food hygiene rating?
The Taj Mahal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 31 July 2025.
Is The Taj Mahal 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Taj Mahal last inspected?
The Taj Mahal was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 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 Taj Mahal?
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 The Taj Mahal compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and The Taj Mahal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Taj Mahal 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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