Cafe Masala food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sheffield
Cafe Masala holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 11 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 379-381 South Road, Walkley, S6 3TD
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Cafe Masala sits behind roughly 3,298 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,298 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 687 | 16% | ← Cafe Masala | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cafe Masala 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 Cafe Masala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Aesthete Coffee & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Ale Bea Cakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Anvil Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2019 |
| Admiral Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| Amigo's 2 Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Masala
What is Cafe Masala's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Masala has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 11 November 2024.
Is Cafe Masala 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Masala last inspected?
Cafe Masala was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 19 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 Cafe Masala?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Masala compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Cafe Masala holds a 4. 687 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Cafe Masala 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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