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Al Sultan Continental Food Store Ltd food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Sheffield

Al Sultan Continental Food Store Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 18 April 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: 66-68 Upperthorpe Road, Sheffield, S6 3EB

How it compares in Sheffield

In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Al Sultan Continental Food Store Ltd sits behind roughly 3,987 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.

Every rated food business in Sheffield
5 out of 5 3,299 75%
4 out of 5 688 16%
3 out of 5 316 7% ← Al Sultan Continental Food Store Ltd
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

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 Continental Food Store Ltd 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 Continental Food Store Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Amigo's 2 Retailers - other 153 yards away 5 - Very good 21 March 2025
All Nations Minimarket Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 274 yards away 5 - Very good 18 January 2025
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 28 January 2019
Asda Express St Phillips PFS Retailers - other 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 18 December 2018
1 Bakers Yard Retailers - other 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 28 May 2024
Aesthete Coffee & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 23 February 2024
2 Father’s Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 18 September 2024
Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 20 June 2023

Questions about Al Sultan Continental Food Store Ltd

What is Al Sultan Continental Food Store Ltd's food hygiene rating?

Al Sultan Continental Food Store Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sheffield Council on 18 April 2024.

Is Al Sultan Continental Food Store Ltd safe to eat at?

A 3 means the shop 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 Al Sultan Continental Food Store Ltd last inspected?

Al Sultan Continental Food Store Ltd was last inspected on 18 April 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 Al Sultan Continental Food Store Ltd?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Al Sultan Continental Food Store Ltd compare to other places in Sheffield?

75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Al Sultan Continental Food Store Ltd holds a 3. 316 places in the area share that rating.

Who decides the rating?

Sheffield Council inspects Al Sultan Continental Food Store Ltd 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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