Zara's Indian Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sheffield
Zara's Indian Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 May 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: 216a Crookes, Sheffield, S10 1TH
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Zara's Indian Restaurant sits behind roughly 3,299 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,299 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ← Zara's Indian Restaurant | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Zara's Indian Restaurant 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 Zara's Indian Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| Alexander Court Nursing Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Aesthete Coffee & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| bAKed by Amy and Kirsty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Aesthete Coffee & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2024 |
| 1828 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Amigo's 2 Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Zara's Indian Restaurant
What is Zara's Indian Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Zara's Indian Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 31 May 2024.
Is Zara's Indian Restaurant safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zara's Indian Restaurant last inspected?
Zara's Indian Restaurant was last inspected on 31 May 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 Zara's Indian Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zara's Indian Restaurant compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Zara's Indian Restaurant holds a 4. 688 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Zara's Indian Restaurant 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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