Zam Zam Halal Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Reading
Zam Zam Halal Superstore 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 5 August 2025, 11 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: 162-164 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PJ
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Zam Zam Halal Superstore sits behind roughly 881 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 881 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ← Zam Zam Halal Superstore | |
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 155 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 Halal Superstore 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 Halal Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&S News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2017 |
| Cafe 12 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Maitland House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Bow Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2017 |
| Beesknees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Amherst Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2017 |
| Burger Den Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Barista and Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
Questions about Zam Zam Halal Superstore
What is Zam Zam Halal Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Zam Zam Halal Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reading Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Zam Zam Halal Superstore 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 Halal Superstore last inspected?
Zam Zam Halal Superstore was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reading Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zam Zam Halal Superstore?
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 Halal Superstore compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while Zam Zam Halal Superstore holds a 4. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Zam Zam Halal Superstore 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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