Food Hygiene Ratings in Slough

980 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.3 out of 5. 59.0% rated "very good".

980
Businesses
4.3/5
Average Rating
19
Rated 0 or 1
59.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good59.0%512
Good24.0%208
Satisfactory12.0%104
Improvement Needed2.9%25
Major Improvement2.2%19
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Retailers - other23824.3%
Other catering premises20020.4%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen16917.2%
Takeaway/sandwich shop12713.0%
Caring Premises616.2%
School/college/university606.1%
Mobile caterer353.6%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper262.7%

Food hygiene ratings in Slough are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Slough currently has 980 registered food businesses. Of these, 868 have been rated under the FHRS. The area has room for improvement, with only 59.0% achieving the highest rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.3 out of 5. There are currently 19 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
A to Z FreshSL1 1BN1Jun 18, 2024
Amrit SweetsSL3 7UB1Oct 27, 2025
Chicken DeliteSL1 1BN1Apr 09, 2025
Five AkhisSL1 1PB1Feb 03, 2026
Green and White Catering1Sep 18, 2025
Kenya Halal ButchersSL1 1PB1Feb 10, 2025
Langley Kebab & Grill LtdSL3 8HL1May 09, 2025
Marwa Halal CentreSL1 1BD1Jul 31, 2024
NawalSL1 4XL1Aug 28, 2025
Pan CentreSL1 1PD1Feb 11, 2025
Peri Peri SpecialSL1 3PG1Jul 31, 2025
Prestige MeatSL3 8HL1Feb 12, 2025
Ramgarhia Singh Gurdwara SLOUGHSL1 3BU1Apr 23, 2025
Red Lion Supermarket LtdSL3 0LX1Nov 26, 2025
Roshni Food & WineSL3 7HS1Jun 26, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Slough have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 512 food businesses in Slough with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 59.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Slough?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Slough?+

Inspection frequency in Slough depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies