Al Zahir food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Al Zahir 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 20 January 2026, 5 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: 30 Carlisle Street, Sheffield, S4 7LJ
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Al Zahir 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 Zahir | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Zahir 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 Zahir, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Karamah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Aden Corner Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Amsterdam Convenience Store Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Al Sultan Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Arooj Banqueting Suite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Archer's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| 3lack Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Agha Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Al Zahir
What is Al Zahir's food hygiene rating?
Al Zahir has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Al Zahir 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 Zahir last inspected?
Al Zahir was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 Zahir?
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 Zahir compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Al Zahir is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Al Zahir 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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