Dar Al Zaad food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Kingston-Upon-Thames
Dar Al Zaad holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the supermarket that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: 384 Malden Road, Worcester Park, KT4 7NL
How it compares in Kingston-Upon-Thames
A 2 is rare: only 24 of 1,274 rated places in Kingston-Upon-Thames score this low, about one in 53. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 938 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 102 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ← Dar Al Zaad | |
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 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 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 Dar Al Zaad the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 Dar Al Zaad, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington House Caring Premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Anomaly Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Ashlong Cottage Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Accent Catering @ Richard Challoner Academy School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Dar Al Zaad
What is Dar Al Zaad's food hygiene rating?
Dar Al Zaad has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Dar Al Zaad safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The supermarket 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 Dar Al Zaad last inspected?
Dar Al Zaad was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dar Al Zaad?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Dar Al Zaad compare to other places in Kingston-Upon-Thames?
74% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, while Dar Al Zaad holds a 2. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kingston-Upon-Thames Council inspects Dar Al Zaad 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 2 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 Kingston-Upon-Thames, 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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Understanding this rating
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