Zabka food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Zabka 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
The rating dates from 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 178 Liverpool Road, Eccles, M30 0PF
How it compares in Salford
A 1 is rare: only 54 of 1,879 rated places in Salford score this low, about one in 35. By contrast 65% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 376 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ← Zabka | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 218 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 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 Zabka 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 Zabka, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brother Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Abbey Grove Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Blossom by La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Beech Street Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bee's Knees Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Ascott Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
Questions about Zabka
What is Zabka's food hygiene rating?
Zabka has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Salford Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Zabka 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 Zabka last inspected?
Zabka was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zabka?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Zabka compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,879 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Zabka holds a 1. 54 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Zabka 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 Salford, 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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