Zap Supermarket food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dacorum
Zap Supermarket 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 26 March 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: 197 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1DX
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Zap Supermarket among the 864 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 77% 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 | 864 | 77% | ← Zap Supermarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Zap Supermarket 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 Zap Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Cappuccio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Chicken Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
Questions about Zap Supermarket
What is Zap Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Zap Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 26 March 2024.
Is Zap Supermarket 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 Zap Supermarket last inspected?
Zap Supermarket was last inspected on 26 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zap Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zap Supermarket compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Zap Supermarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Zap Supermarket 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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