Food Hygiene Ratings in Slough

1,007 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 60.5% rated "very good".

1,007
Businesses
4.4/5
Average Rating
19
Rated 0 or 1
60.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good60.5%540
Good24.2%216
Satisfactory11.0%98
Improvement Needed2.1%19
Major Improvement1.9%17
Urgent Improvement0.2%2

Business types

Retailers - other24123.9%
Other catering premises21020.9%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen17617.5%
Takeaway/sandwich shop12912.8%
Caring Premises626.2%
School/college/university616.1%
Mobile caterer363.6%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper262.6%

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.

The source snapshot contains 1,007 registered food businesses for Slough. Of these, 892 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 60.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. The snapshot contains 19 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Adom soul of AfricaSL1 1HL0Jun 05, 2026
My Cup CornSL1 1JS0Feb 20, 2026
A to Z FreshSL1 1BN1Mar 31, 2026
Adam Ali Baba Fruit & VegSL1 1BD1Jun 02, 2026
Astera DeliSL1 6JA1May 28, 2026
Bismillah Butcher & GrocerySL1 1RT1Feb 11, 2026
Cali Food & DessertsSL3 0LX1May 19, 2026
Green and White Catering1Sep 18, 2025
Kenya Halal ButchersSL1 1PB1Feb 10, 2025
Marwa Halal CentreSL1 1BD1Feb 09, 2026
NawalSL1 4XL1Aug 28, 2025
Pan CentreSL1 1PD1Feb 11, 2025
Peri Peri SpecialSL1 3PG1Jul 31, 2025
Prestige MeatSL3 8HL1Feb 12, 2025
Red Lion Supermarket LtdSL3 0LX1Nov 26, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Slough have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 540 food businesses in Slough with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 60.5% 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