Zaith and Zathar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leicester City
Zaith and Zathar 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 7 May 2025, 14 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: 38 Abbey Street, Leicester, LE1 3TD
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Zaith and Zathar sits behind roughly 2,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ← Zaith and Zathar | |
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 248 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 Zaith and Zathar 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 Zaith and Zathar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapurna Veg Caterers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Amoura Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| 90's Mix Restaurant And Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Abike's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| A Lojinha Da Sonia Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Amrut Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| A Bite To Eat Mobile caterer | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Zaith and Zathar
What is Zaith and Zathar's food hygiene rating?
Zaith and Zathar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Leicester City Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Zaith and Zathar 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 Zaith and Zathar last inspected?
Zaith and Zathar was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zaith and Zathar?
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 Zaith and Zathar compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while Zaith and Zathar holds a 3. 294 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Zaith and Zathar 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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