Zimfari Biltong Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Zimfari Biltong Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 November 2025, 7 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: 67 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS1 2NL
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Zimfari Biltong Ltd sits behind roughly 1,216 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ← Zimfari Biltong Ltd | |
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 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 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 Zimfari Biltong Ltd 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 Zimfari Biltong Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big News 5 Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| AM To PM Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Ask Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Cafe Munchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about Zimfari Biltong Ltd
What is Zimfari Biltong Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Zimfari Biltong Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 21 November 2025.
Is Zimfari Biltong Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Zimfari Biltong Ltd last inspected?
Zimfari Biltong Ltd was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zimfari Biltong Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Zimfari Biltong Ltd compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, while Zimfari Biltong Ltd holds a 3. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Zimfari Biltong Ltd 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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