Zamzam Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westminster
Zamzam Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 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: 544 Harrow Road, London, W9 3QG
How it compares in Westminster
In Westminster, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Zamzam Express sits behind roughly 4,511 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,663 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 848 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 393 | 8% | ← Zamzam Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 233 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 14 | <1% |
A further 446 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Zamzam Express 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 Zamzam Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5dB Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Acre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Acklam 242 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Acres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Accent Catering at All Saints Catholic College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Zamzam Express
What is Zamzam Express's food hygiene rating?
Zamzam Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Westminster Council on 21 February 2026.
Is Zamzam Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Zamzam Express last inspected?
Zamzam Express was last inspected on 21 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zamzam Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Zamzam Express compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while Zamzam Express holds a 3. 393 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Zamzam 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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