Zam Zam Indian food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Calderdale
Zam Zam Indian holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Zam Zam Indian was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 4% of rated food businesses in Calderdale score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Calderdale ratings →
Address: 18 Victoria Road, Elland, Calderdale, HX5 0PU
How this rating has changed
Zam Zam Indian has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 22 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 4 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Calderdale
A 1 is rare: only 24 of 1,733 rated places in Calderdale score this low, about one in 72. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,299 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 47 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ← Zam Zam Indian | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 180 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Zam Zam Indian the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Zam Zam Indian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Cafe Thai Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Beautissimo Spa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Casa Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Cafe Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Blackley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Angel Care Residential Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Zam Zam Indian
What is Zam Zam Indian's food hygiene rating?
Zam Zam Indian has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Calderdale Council on 22 July 2026.
Is Zam Zam Indian safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Zam Zam Indian last inspected?
Zam Zam Indian was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zam Zam Indian?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zam Zam Indian compare to other places in Calderdale?
75% of the 1,733 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while Zam Zam Indian holds a 1. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Zam Zam Indian 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Calderdale, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Zam Zam Indian is one of 161 rated food businesses in Elland. See every hygiene rating in Elland →
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