What is the average food hygiene rating in Slough?

The average food hygiene rating in Slough is 4.38 out of 5, across 878 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Slough compare with the national average for food hygiene?

59.7% of rated premises in Slough hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 20.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Slough 317 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Slough have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

524 food businesses in Slough hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 59.7% of the 878 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Slough have a low hygiene rating?

39 food businesses in Slough are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Slough food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Slough (992 establishments on record, 878 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Slough

In Slough, 59.7% of 878 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.38/5. These figures cover 992 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Slough has 524 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 878 rated premises (59.7%). 39 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

5★ share: 59.7%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -20.0 pp
National rank: 317 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Slough

5★ Very Good

524 (59.7%)

4★ Good

217 (24.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

98 (11.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

23 (2.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

15 (1.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 79 awaiting inspection and 35 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 79 awaiting inspection and 35 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Slough: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Slough?: The average food hygiene rating in Slough is 4.38 out of 5, across 878 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Slough compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 59.7% of rated premises in Slough hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 20.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Slough 317 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Slough have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 524 food businesses in Slough hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 59.7% of the 878 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Slough have a low hygiene rating?: 39 food businesses in Slough are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Slough food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Slough (992 establishments on record, 878 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Slough

SL1573 places · 58.9% 5★

Top-rated places in Slough

Marish Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · MARISH PRIMARY SCHOOL SWABEY ROAD, SLOUGH · SL3 8NZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Sunnybrook Care HomeCaring Premises · 151 Burnham Lane, Slough, United Kingdom · SL1 6LA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
The Long BarnPub/bar/nightclub · THE LONG BARN CIPPENHAM LANE, SLOUGH · SL1 5AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Sabar Brothers Family ButchersRetailers - other · 1 VILLIERS ROAD, SLOUGH · SL2 1NW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
KVI Chopstix LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 227 HIGH STREET, SLOUGH · SL1 1BY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Mimi's KitchenOther catering premises · SL1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Impact Food Group at Langley PrimarySchool/college/university · THE LANGLEY ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL LANGLEY ROAD, SLOUGH · SL3 7EF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Kai's RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 467 BATH ROAD, SLOUGH · SL1 6AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Miso HungryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 16 PARK STREET, SLOUGH · SL1 1PD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Oxford House Nursing HomeCaring Premises · OXFORD HOUSE NURSING HOME 204 STOKE ROAD, SLOUGH · SL2 5AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Always Growing Pre-SchoolCaring Premises · 11 ELMSHOTT LANE, SLOUGH · SL1 5QS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Monksfield Way Children's CentreCaring Premises · SURE START CHILDRENS CENTRE CLAYCOTS PRIMARY SCHOOL MONKSFIELD WAY, SLOUGH · SL2 1QX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Slough

My Cup CornOther catering premises · 204-208 HIGH STREET, SLOUGH · SL1 1JS
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 February 2026
Red Lion Supermarket LtdRetailers - other · THE RED LION HIGH STREET, COLNBROOK, SLOUGH · SL3 0LX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 November 2025
Ramgarhia Singh Gurdwara SLOUGHOther catering premises · RAMGARHIA SIKH TEMPLE WOODLAND AVENUE, SLOUGH · SL1 3BU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 April 2025
The Cherry Pickers Public HousePub/bar/nightclub · THE CHERRY PICKERS 252 STOKE POGES LANE, SLOUGH · SL1 3NN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 November 2025
SFC Peri Peri Chicken OriginalRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1A BAYLIS PARADE, SLOUGH · SL1 3LF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 June 2025
A to Z FreshRetailers - other · 279 HIGH STREET, SLOUGH · SL1 1BN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026
Bismillah Butcher & GroceryRetailers - other · 31 DIAMOND ROAD, SLOUGH · SL1 1RT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026
Kenya Halal ButchersRetailers - other · 50 HERSCHEL STREET, SLOUGH · SL1 1PB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 992 real Food Standards Agency records for Slough, of which 878 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.