Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Monmouthshire
Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 9 Newport Road, Caldicot, NP26 4BG
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway among the 799 places in Monmouthshire holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 799 | 80% | ← Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 Very good
- 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 Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway 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 Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicot Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 November 2025 |
| Cross Inn (The) Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Crossway Town Nursery Caring Premises | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Clarke's Butchers Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| The Baguette Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Chef's Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 April 2026 |
| One Stop Stores Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Caldicot Methodist Church Other catering premises | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2024 |
Questions about Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway
What is Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway last inspected?
Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway 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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