Zabka Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Zabka Mini Market 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 14 December 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: 34 Middlegate, Penrith, CA11 7PP
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Zabka Mini Market sits behind roughly 2,659 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ← Zabka Mini Market | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 Zabka Mini Market 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 Zabka Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Deluxe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Deniz Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Ken’s Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| My Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| La Casita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Queen Street Nursery Caring Premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Cosy Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Zabka Mini Market
What is Zabka Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Zabka Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 14 December 2023.
Is Zabka Mini Market 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 Zabka Mini Market last inspected?
Zabka Mini Market was last inspected on 14 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zabka Mini Market?
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 Zabka Mini Market compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, while Zabka Mini Market holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Zabka Mini Market 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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