Zaika Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Zaika Stores holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Zaika Stores was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Zaika Halal Meat, 6A Oxford Street, Batley, WF17 7PZ
How it compares in Kirklees
A 1 is rare: only 58 of 3,632 rated places in Kirklees score this low, about one in 63. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ← Zaika Stores | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 203 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Zaika Stores the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Zaika Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Cricket Club Other catering premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Batley Community Outreach Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Al Hikmah Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Batley Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| Al-Noor Playgroup School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| ABT Polskie Specjaly Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| BRGR SHACK, Mr Tee's Icecream and Desserts Batley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Ashpazi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Zaika Stores
What is Zaika Stores's food hygiene rating?
Zaika Stores has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Kirklees Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Zaika Stores safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Zaika Stores last inspected?
Zaika Stores was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zaika Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zaika Stores compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Zaika Stores holds a 1. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Zaika Stores 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Kirklees, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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