Zara's Catering food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Calderdale
Zara's Catering 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 2 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 346 Gibbet Street, Halifax, Calderdale, HX1 4JW
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Zara's Catering among the 1,298 places in Calderdale holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,298 | 76% | ← Zara's Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 137 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 191 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 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 Zara's Catering 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's Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Asia Superstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Bites By Shiz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| Brackenbed Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Booze Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Ali Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Cake Box - Egg Free Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Crossley House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Zara's Catering
What is Zara's Catering's food hygiene rating?
Zara's Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Zara's Catering 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's Catering last inspected?
Zara's Catering was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 months 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 Zara's Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Zara's Catering compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,713 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Zara's Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Zara's Catering 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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