Zin food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Welwyn Hatfield
Zin 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 29 October 2025, 8 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: 27 Station Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 4HX
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Zin among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 510 | 78% | ← Zin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 105 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Zin 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 Zin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Cuffley Pizza and Kebab Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Haus Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Simmons (Bakers) Ltd Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Cuffley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Ignite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Sopers House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about Zin
What is Zin's food hygiene rating?
Zin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 29 October 2025.
Is Zin 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 Zin last inspected?
Zin was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zin?
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 Zin compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Zin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Zin 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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Zin is one of 33 rated food businesses in Potters Bar. See every hygiene rating in Potters Bar →
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