Zara food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Cambridgeshire
Zara holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 October 2024, 20 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: 1 Hinton Way, Great Shelford, CB22 5AX
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Zara among the 1,063 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← Zara | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 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 Zara 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 Zara, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Shelford Local Store & Post Office Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Days Of Ashwell - Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Level Up Nutrition Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2022 |
| Cara Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Brunch Base Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2025 |
| Esso EMG Stapleford Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
Questions about Zara
What is Zara's food hygiene rating?
Zara has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 26 October 2024.
Is Zara 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zara last inspected?
Zara was last inspected on 26 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zara?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zara compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Zara is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Zara 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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