The New Zorbas Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hyndburn
The New Zorbas Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 18 March 2025, 15 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: 167-169 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, BB5 5HD
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so The New Zorbas Takeaway sits behind roughly 448 nearby businesses. 26% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ← The New Zorbas Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 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 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 The New Zorbas 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 The New Zorbas Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton News & Mini market Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| All Saints C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Clayton Brook House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Dunkenhalgh Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Enfield Cricket Club Social Club (wet sales only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Accrington Stanley Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about The New Zorbas Takeaway
What is The New Zorbas Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
The New Zorbas Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hyndburn Council on 18 March 2025.
Is The New Zorbas Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The New Zorbas Takeaway last inspected?
The New Zorbas Takeaway was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The New Zorbas Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The New Zorbas Takeaway compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while The New Zorbas Takeaway holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects The New Zorbas 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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