Smitten Cafe food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Smitten Cafe 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 30 March 2026, 3 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: 250 West Street, City Centre, S1 4EU
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Smitten Cafe 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% | ← Smitten Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Smitten Cafe 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 Smitten Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Ages Ago BBQ & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Al Amir Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Angelicas Tea and Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Afroflava by Homeland delicacy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Asda Express St Phillips PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2018 |
Questions about Smitten Cafe
What is Smitten Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Smitten Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 30 March 2026.
Is Smitten Cafe 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 Smitten Cafe last inspected?
Smitten Cafe was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 Smitten Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Smitten Cafe compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Smitten Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Smitten Cafe 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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