Zagros cash & carry ltd food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Liverpool
Zagros cash & carry ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the distributor and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 10 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 4 L E C Complex Alfred Street, Liverpool, L15 2JJ
How it compares in Liverpool
A 1 is rare: only 88 of 3,383 rated places in Liverpool score this low, about one in 38. By contrast 67% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,273 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ← Zagros cash & carry ltd | |
| 0 out of 5 | 38 | 1% |
A further 1,143 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- 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 Zagros cash & carry ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. 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 Zagros cash & carry ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2021 |
| Afro Caribbean & Friends Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Ali's Supermarket/Go Local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Alkash News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2019 |
| Akshaya - The Picture Drome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Bahar Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Abdallah & Sons Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2017 |
Questions about Zagros cash & carry ltd
What is Zagros cash & carry ltd's food hygiene rating?
Zagros cash & carry ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Liverpool Council on 10 June 2024.
Is Zagros cash & carry ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The distributor 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 Zagros cash & carry ltd last inspected?
Zagros cash & carry ltd was last inspected on 10 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zagros cash & carry ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zagros cash & carry ltd compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,383 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, while Zagros cash & carry ltd holds a 1. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Zagros cash & carry ltd 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 Liverpool, 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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