ZB Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
ZB Mart holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 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: 6 Southfield Lane, Bradford, BD5 9HS
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so ZB Mart sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← ZB Mart | |
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 554 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 Very good
- 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 ZB Mart 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 ZB Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services at Horton Park Primary School School/college/university | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Balti Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Babyy La Glace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Aahil Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2016 |
| Adam FC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Acorn Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Aspens Services at Copthorne Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about ZB Mart
What is ZB Mart's food hygiene rating?
ZB Mart has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 23 February 2026.
Is ZB Mart safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was ZB Mart last inspected?
ZB Mart was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bradford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ZB Mart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ZB Mart compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while ZB Mart holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects ZB Mart 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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