Zam Zam food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Zam Zam holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 30 Brackley Street, Farnworth, BL4 9DS
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Zam Zam among the 1,220 places in Bolton holding top marks, 55% 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 | 1,220 | 55% | ← Zam Zam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 186 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Age Concern Other catering premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| American Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Bridgewater Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| Asda Express PFS Parkview Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Azure Gaze Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Butty-licious Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
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 Bolton Council on 28 January 2023.
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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zam Zam last inspected?
Zam Zam was last inspected on 28 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton 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 "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zam Zam compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Zam Zam is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton 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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