Zam Zam food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newport
Zam Zam holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 May 2026, 2 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: 33 Harrow Road, Newport, South Wales, NP19 0BU
How it compares in Newport
In Newport, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Zam Zam sits behind roughly 905 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 905 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 15% | ← Zam Zam | |
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 198 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basirs Bakery Newport Manufacturers/packers | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Casnewydd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Busy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Best Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Chicky Friday's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| BP Foods Retailers - other | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| ABC Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Bar Code Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Zam Zam
What is Zam Zam's food hygiene rating?
Zam Zam has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newport 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 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zam Zam last inspected?
Zam Zam was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zam Zam?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Newport?
78% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, while Zam Zam holds a 4. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newport 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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