S A Zim Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
S A Zim Shop 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 9 October 2018, more than 7 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: 20A High Street, Thatcham, RG19 3JD
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so S A Zim Shop sits behind roughly 932 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ← S A Zim Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 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 S A Zim Shop 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 S A Zim Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crickets Pub/bar/nightclub | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Daisy’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Burgers On The Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Cook & Butcher Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Baguette de France Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| B D Crayden Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2021 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about S A Zim Shop
What is S A Zim Shop's food hygiene rating?
S A Zim Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 9 October 2018.
Is S A Zim Shop 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 S A Zim Shop last inspected?
S A Zim Shop was last inspected on 9 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at S A Zim Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does S A Zim Shop compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while S A Zim Shop holds a 4. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects S A Zim Shop 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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