Zam Zam Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hyndburn
Zam Zam Spice holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 January 2025, 17 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: 52 Queen Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7QQ
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Zam Zam Spice sits behind roughly 636 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ← Zam Zam Spice | |
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Zam Zam Spice 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 Zam Zam Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brie Mine UK Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Clayton Street Chippy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| 1B Tap (Wet Sales Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Commercial Hotel - Wet Sales Only Pub/bar/nightclub | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Early Bairds Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Crazy Crackers @ St Bartholomew's C of E School School/college/university | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Churchfield House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Zam Zam Spice
What is Zam Zam Spice's food hygiene rating?
Zam Zam Spice has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hyndburn Council on 28 January 2025.
Is Zam Zam Spice safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Zam Zam Spice last inspected?
Zam Zam Spice was last inspected on 28 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zam Zam Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zam Zam Spice compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Zam Zam Spice holds a 3. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Zam Zam Spice 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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