Zam Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
Zam Store 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
This is a fresh result: Zam Store was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 101 Bucknall New Road, Hanley, ST1 2BG
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Zam Store sits behind roughly 1,730 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ← Zam Store | |
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 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 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 Zam Store 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 Zam Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdins Cave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| A J & J Turner Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Ariana Halal Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bamyan Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| 90 Hope Street Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Trent Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2019 |
| Asha North Staffordshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
Questions about Zam Store
What is Zam Store's food hygiene rating?
Zam Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Zam Store 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 Zam Store last inspected?
Zam Store was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zam Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zam Store compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, while Zam Store holds a 3. 112 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Zam Store 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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