Zaiqa food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
Zaiqa holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 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: Ground Floor, 1 Central Buildings, Town Hall Street, HX6 2QD
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Zaiqa 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% | ← Zaiqa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Zaiqa 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 Zaiqa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ang's Scran Van Mobile caterer | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Cakeberry Bakery Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Bobby's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Albiola Catering Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Bar Francisca Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| All Starz Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Blondies Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Booze Express Sowerby Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
Questions about Zaiqa
What is Zaiqa's food hygiene rating?
Zaiqa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Zaiqa 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zaiqa last inspected?
Zaiqa was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 Zaiqa?
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 Zaiqa compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Zaiqa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Zaiqa 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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