Zambuzi and Dahabshiil food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hillingdon
Zambuzi and Dahabshiil 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 27 September 2018, more than 7 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: 23 Botwell Lane, UB3 2AB
How it compares in Hillingdon
In Hillingdon, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Zambuzi and Dahabshiil sits behind roughly 1,284 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,284 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ← Zambuzi and Dahabshiil | |
| 3 out of 5 | 203 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 101 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 225 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Zambuzi and Dahabshiil 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 Zambuzi and Dahabshiil, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botwell House Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| AL Walimah Takeaway/sandwich shop | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Afrikana Hayes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Bon Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Baldev's Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2021 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Asian Traders Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
Questions about Zambuzi and Dahabshiil
What is Zambuzi and Dahabshiil's food hygiene rating?
Zambuzi and Dahabshiil has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hillingdon Council on 27 September 2018.
Is Zambuzi and Dahabshiil 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 Zambuzi and Dahabshiil last inspected?
Zambuzi and Dahabshiil was last inspected on 27 September 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zambuzi and Dahabshiil?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zambuzi and Dahabshiil compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,008 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, while Zambuzi and Dahabshiil holds a 4. 356 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Zambuzi and Dahabshiil 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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