Al Hamdu food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Al Hamdu holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 18 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 131 Spital Hill, Sheffield, S4 7LF
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Al Hamdu sits behind roughly 3,299 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,299 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ← Al Hamdu | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hamdu 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 Hamdu, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Convenience Store Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Al-Karamah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Al Zahir Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Aden Corner Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Al Sultan Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Archer's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| 3lack Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Agha Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Al Hamdu
What is Al Hamdu's food hygiene rating?
Al Hamdu has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 18 October 2017.
Is Al Hamdu 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al Hamdu last inspected?
Al Hamdu was last inspected on 18 October 2017, more than 8 years 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 Hamdu?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al Hamdu compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Al Hamdu holds a 4. 688 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Al Hamdu 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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