Zen Mini-market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
Zen Mini-market holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 2024, 22 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: 269 - 271 Queens Road, King Cross, Halifax, HX1 4NS
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Zen Mini-market among the 1,295 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 | 1,295 | 76% | ← Zen Mini-market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 193 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 Zen Mini-market 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 Zen Mini-market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Superstore Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Ali Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Brackenbed Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Aldi Foodstores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Bilawal Food Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bilawal Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Cloud 9 Complex Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Zen Mini-market
What is Zen Mini-market's food hygiene rating?
Zen Mini-market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Zen Mini-market 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zen Mini-market last inspected?
Zen Mini-market was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 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 Zen Mini-market?
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 Zen Mini-market compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Zen Mini-market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Zen Mini-market 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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