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HFC food hygiene rating

Takeaway/sandwich shop · Slough

HFC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: 49 Chalvey Road West, Slough, SL1 2NJ

How it compares in Slough

That puts HFC among the 536 places in Slough holding top marks, 60% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.

Every rated food business in Slough
5 out of 5 536 60% ← HFC
4 out of 5 218 24%
3 out of 5 97 11%
2 out of 5 20 2%
1 out of 5 18 2%
0 out of 5 2 <1%

A further 107 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 HFC 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 HFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Blue Willow Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 23 January 2026
4 Future Pro FC Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 9 March 2020
Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 22 January 2026
American Doner Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 9 January 2025
7 Star Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 28 February 2025
Admiral Retailers - other 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 14 January 2019
Blue Willow Day Nursery Horlicks Quarter Caring Premises 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 21 October 2024
Blue Apple Catering at Leaseplan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 24 September 2025

Questions about HFC

What is HFC's food hygiene rating?

HFC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Slough Council on 4 July 2024.

Is HFC safe to eat at?

The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was HFC last inspected?

HFC was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Slough Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at HFC?

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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does HFC compare to other places in Slough?

60% of the 891 rated food businesses in Slough hold the top rating of 5, and HFC is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Slough Council inspects HFC 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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