Zenz food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harlow
Zenz holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 August 2024, 23 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: Station Road, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17 0AP
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Zenz among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% 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 | 497 | 81% | ← Zenz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 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 Zenz 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 Zenz, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Antico Harlow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Batts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Costa At Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2017 |
| Barserve Co Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2019 |
| Dee Dees Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Zenz
What is Zenz's food hygiene rating?
Zenz has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 8 August 2024.
Is Zenz 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zenz last inspected?
Zenz was last inspected on 8 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zenz?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Zenz compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Zenz is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Zenz 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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