Zam Zam Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kirklees
Zam Zam Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 November 2025, 8 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: 5 North Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3AB
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Zam Zam Takeaway sits behind roughly 3,334 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 658 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ← Zam Zam Takeaway | |
| 2 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Zam Zam Takeaway 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 Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| budgens Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Butt Bros Grocers Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2014 |
| A K General Stores Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| Biedronka Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Ali's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
| Cakehouse 75 Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| 07 July 2026 Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2020 |
| Arthur's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Zam Zam Takeaway
What is Zam Zam Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Zam Zam Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Kirklees Council on 10 November 2025.
Is Zam Zam Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Zam Zam Takeaway last inspected?
Zam Zam Takeaway was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zam Zam Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zam Zam Takeaway compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,633 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Zam Zam Takeaway holds a 3. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Zam Zam Takeaway 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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