Slough Supermarket

2
Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-12-09

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
15
Structural Compliance
15
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Slough Supermarket is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at 270 HIGH STREET, SLOUGH, SL1 1NB, in the Slough local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Slough oversees 992 registered food businesses, of which 73% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Slough is 4.3 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
Address
270 HIGH STREET, SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 1NB
Local Authority
Slough
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1902148

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Slough Supermarket?

Slough Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by Slough.

What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets?

A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.

When was Slough Supermarket last inspected?

Slough Supermarket was last inspected on 2025-12-09. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Slough Supermarket improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Slough Supermarket located?

Slough Supermarket is located at 270 HIGH STREET, SLOUGH , SL1 1NB, in the Slough local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SL1 postcode area.