The Orient food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sheffield
The Orient holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Orient was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 833 Barnsley Road, Sheffield, S5 0QF
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts The Orient among the 3,299 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 | 3,299 | 75% | ← The Orient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 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 451 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Orient, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| B & K Mistry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2020 |
| A Taste of Arabia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Aash Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Best In - Off License Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2021 |
| Abbey Grange Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Beck Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about The Orient
What is The Orient's food hygiene rating?
The Orient has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Orient 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Orient last inspected?
The Orient was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
How does The Orient compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and The Orient is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Orient 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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