Zaal Indian Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Derby City
Zaal Indian Kitchen 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
This is a fresh result: Zaal Indian Kitchen was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1256 London Road, Derby, DE24 8QP
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Zaal Indian Kitchen among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← Zaal Indian Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 316 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 Zaal Indian Kitchen 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 Zaal Indian Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaston Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Boss Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Alvaston Stores Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
| Act Food Bank Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Alvaston Junior Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Alvaston Achievers Day Nursery, Boulton Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Alvaston Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
Questions about Zaal Indian Kitchen
What is Zaal Indian Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Zaal Indian Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Zaal Indian Kitchen 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 Zaal Indian Kitchen last inspected?
Zaal Indian Kitchen was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zaal Indian Kitchen?
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 Zaal Indian Kitchen compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Zaal Indian Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Zaal Indian Kitchen 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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