Zam Zam food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harlow
Zam Zam 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 19 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: 10 The Rows, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1BZ
How it compares in Harlow
In Harlow, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Zam Zam sits behind roughly 497 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 497 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ← Zam Zam | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 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 Zam 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 Zam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHM International UK Ltd Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Brinchi Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Cafe Elite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Dixy Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Anamorava Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| ADC Harlow Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Blossom Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about Zam Zam
What is Zam Zam's food hygiene rating?
Zam Zam has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harlow Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Zam Zam 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 Zam Zam last inspected?
Zam Zam was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zam Zam?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zam Zam compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, while Zam Zam holds a 4. 78 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Zam Zam 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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