Zam zam food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rotherham
Zam zam 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: Zam zam was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 47 Doncaster Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, S63 7DN
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Zam zam among the 1,785 places in Rotherham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,785 | 89% | ← Zam zam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 187 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Zam zam 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 Zam zam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2019 |
| Burlington (Wath) Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2022 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Chillies Spot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Cuk's Kitchin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Blakemore Retail / Spar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Beer Haus Cafe Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
Questions about Zam zam
What is Zam zam's food hygiene rating?
Zam zam has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Zam zam 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 Zam zam last inspected?
Zam zam was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zam zam?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Zam zam compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Zam zam is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Zam zam 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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