Alpha Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Alpha Food 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 1 May 2026, 2 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: 234 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, S7 1FL
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Alpha Food 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% | ← Alpha Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Alpha Food 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 Alpha Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amici & Bici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Abbeydale Ballroom Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Abbeydale Tap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Arvi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Apna Style Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Amigos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| All Carrot No Stick Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2023 |
Questions about Alpha Food
What is Alpha Food's food hygiene rating?
Alpha Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 1 May 2026.
Is Alpha Food 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 Alpha Food last inspected?
Alpha Food was last inspected on 1 May 2026, 2 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 Alpha Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alpha Food compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Alpha Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Alpha Food 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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