Zorbas Shisha and Kebabs food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Reading
Zorbas Shisha and Kebabs 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 25 November 2025, 7 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: 16-17 Harris Arcade, Reading, RG1 1DN
How it compares in Reading
In Reading, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Zorbas Shisha and Kebabs 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% | ← Zorbas Shisha and Kebabs | |
| 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 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 Zorbas Shisha and Kebabs 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 Zorbas Shisha and Kebabs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Anonymous Coffee Co at Thames Tower Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 7 Flowers & Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Baxter Storey at Ernest and Young Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd at Reading Rail Station Concourse Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Burger King at Reading Rail Station Concourse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2026 |
Questions about Zorbas Shisha and Kebabs
What is Zorbas Shisha and Kebabs's food hygiene rating?
Zorbas Shisha and Kebabs has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reading Council on 25 November 2025.
Is Zorbas Shisha and Kebabs 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 Zorbas Shisha and Kebabs last inspected?
Zorbas Shisha and Kebabs was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 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 Zorbas Shisha and Kebabs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Zorbas Shisha and Kebabs compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, while Zorbas Shisha and Kebabs holds a 4. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Zorbas Shisha and Kebabs 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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