Zen Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Derry City and Strabane
Zen Chinese Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 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: 1 Rossdowney Park, Londonderry, BT47 5NR
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Zen Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 924 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 924 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ← Zen Chinese Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 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 Zen Chinese Takeaway 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 Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Respite Facility (Cottages) Caring Premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Beechway House Caring Premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Children's Respite Cottage Caring Premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bridies Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Bravo Cafe Bar - Waterside Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2023 |
| All Saints Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Ardavon Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Age Concern Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about Zen Chinese Takeaway
What is Zen Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Zen Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Zen Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zen Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Zen Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zen Chinese Takeaway?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zen Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, while Zen Chinese Takeaway holds a 4. 225 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Zen Chinese Takeaway 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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