Zaika food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ashford
Zaika 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 10 April 2025, 15 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: Unit B 18-20 Elwick Road, Ashford, TN23 1PF
How it compares in Ashford
In Ashford, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Zaika sits behind roughly 1,036 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,036 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 8% | ← Zaika | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 113 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Zaika 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 Zaika, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway Ashford Distributors/Transporters | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Very Yummy Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Reapers peri peri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Kent kebab house Distributors/Transporters | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
| Prudent Business Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Wimpy Ashford Kent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| SE Kitchen Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Zaika
What is Zaika's food hygiene rating?
Zaika has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ashford Council on 10 April 2025.
Is Zaika 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 Zaika last inspected?
Zaika was last inspected on 10 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zaika?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zaika compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, while Zaika holds a 4. 87 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Zaika 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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