Zizou Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Northamptonshire
Zizou Express holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 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: 16 Cannon Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4DJ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
A 2 is rare: only 26 of 2,804 rated places in North Northamptonshire score this low, about one in 108. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ← Zizou Express | |
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Zizou Express the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Zizou Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Lick Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Casa Picante Mexican Grill Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| British Rail Staff Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2015 |
| Eat Right Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Ali's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Other catering premises | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
| Chef Adi Protap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| EMI Cafe Other catering premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
Questions about Zizou Express
What is Zizou Express's food hygiene rating?
Zizou Express has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Zizou Express safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 Zizou Express last inspected?
Zizou Express was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zizou Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zizou Express compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Zizou Express holds a 2. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Zizou Express 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 2 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 North Northamptonshire, 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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