The Great Escape Bar & Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sheffield
The Great Escape Bar & Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 October 2023, more than 2 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: St James House, Vicar Lane, City Centre, S1 2EX
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts The Great Escape Bar & Kitchen 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 Great Escape Bar & Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Great Escape Bar & Kitchen 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 The Great Escape Bar & Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1554 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Alpine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| 400 Degree Celsius Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Albies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Anne's Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about The Great Escape Bar & Kitchen
What is The Great Escape Bar & Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Great Escape Bar & Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 18 October 2023.
Is The Great Escape Bar & Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Great Escape Bar & Kitchen last inspected?
The Great Escape Bar & Kitchen was last inspected on 18 October 2023, more than 2 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 The Great Escape Bar & Kitchen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Great Escape Bar & Kitchen compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and The Great Escape Bar & Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects The Great Escape Bar & Kitchen 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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