Zabka Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
Zabka Supermarket holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 3 November 2025, 8 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: 12 The Parade Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1EE
How it compares in Cherwell
A 1 is rare: only 6 of 1,221 rated places in Cherwell score this low, about one in 204. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ← Zabka Supermarket | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Zabka Supermarket the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Zabka Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis ( Fairfax store ) Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| J Sainsbury Plc Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Gosford All Black RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Gurkha Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Caterlink Ltd at West Kidlington Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Gosford Hill School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Edward Feild Primary (Breakfast & After School Clubs) Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Oxford house Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Zabka Supermarket
What is Zabka Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Zabka Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Cherwell Council on 3 November 2025.
Is Zabka Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Zabka Supermarket last inspected?
Zabka Supermarket was last inspected on 3 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zabka Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zabka Supermarket compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, while Zabka Supermarket holds a 1. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Zabka Supermarket 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cherwell, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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