Zulus food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Aberdeenshire
Zulus was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the takeaway fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 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: 11 Elphinstone Road, Port Elphinstone, AB51 3UR
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Zulus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Pass | 27 April 2023 |
| Raven Spirits Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 45 yards away | Pass | 23 April 2023 |
| Port Elphinstone Primary School School/college/university | 172 yards away | Pass | 13 December 2018 |
| Port Elphinstone School Nursery Caring Premises | 172 yards away | Pass | 18 December 2018 |
| Ardennan House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 175 yards away | Pass | 30 June 2021 |
| Port Elphinstone Community House (PECH) Retailers - other | 427 yards away | Pass | 26 November 2025 |
| Inverurie Foodbank Centre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 25 April 2022 |
| Garioch Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Zulus
What is Zulus's food hygiene rating?
Zulus does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Zulus last inspected?
Zulus was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Aberdeenshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Aberdeenshire Council inspects Zulus 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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