Zizou Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Northamptonshire
Zizou Express 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 2 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: 66A Rockingham Road, Corby, NN17 1AE
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Zizou Express among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Zizou Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Zizou Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Cutter Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2019 |
| Burgerlicious Other catering premises | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Glenmoor House Care Home Caring Premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Darling Buds Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2019 |
| Corby Forest Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Bobs Burgers Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2019 |
Questions about Zizou Express
What is Zizou Express's food hygiene rating?
Zizou Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Zizou Express 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 Zizou Express last inspected?
Zizou Express was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Zizou Express compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Zizou Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Zizou Express 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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Zizou Express is one of 407 rated food businesses in Corby. See every hygiene rating in Corby →
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