Zaid Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oxford City
Zaid Supermarket 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 2 May 2024, 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: 78A Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1JB
How it compares in Oxford City
In Oxford City, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Zaid Supermarket sits behind roughly 1,206 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ← Zaid Supermarket | |
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 156 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- 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 Zaid Supermarket 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 Zaid Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Food Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Arbequina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Big Society Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Alban London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Bigfoot Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| 7 Gates Damascus Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Afghan Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Oxford Society Caring Premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Zaid Supermarket
What is Zaid Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Zaid Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City Council on 2 May 2024.
Is Zaid Supermarket 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 Zaid Supermarket last inspected?
Zaid Supermarket was last inspected on 2 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oxford City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zaid Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Zaid Supermarket compare to other places in Oxford City?
87% of the 1,381 rated food businesses in Oxford City hold the top rating of 5, while Zaid Supermarket holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oxford City Council inspects Zaid Supermarket 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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