Zak's Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Zak's Local 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 16 September 2023, more than 2 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: 31 Hardman Lane, Failsworth, M35 0DZ
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Zak's Local sits behind roughly 1,253 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 14% | ← Zak's Local | |
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 259 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 Zak's Local 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 Zak's Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Delicious Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Adanos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Anglers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| Billy's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2020 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2022 |
Questions about Zak's Local
What is Zak's Local's food hygiene rating?
Zak's Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 16 September 2023.
Is Zak's Local 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 Zak's Local last inspected?
Zak's Local was last inspected on 16 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oldham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zak's Local?
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 Zak's Local compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Zak's Local holds a 4. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Zak's Local 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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