Virk Winestore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Slough
Virk Winestore holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 March 2019, more than 7 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: 249 Wexham Road, Slough, SL2 5JT
How it compares in Slough
In Slough, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so Virk Winestore sits behind roughly 536 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 536 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 24% | ← Virk Winestore | |
| 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
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Virk Winestore 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 Virk Winestore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booze2Door Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Be Happy Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Andys Slough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor - The Pines Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| AMT Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bambam Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Cafe Fadhi Wanaag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2018 |
| Akaya Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about Virk Winestore
What is Virk Winestore's food hygiene rating?
Virk Winestore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Slough Council on 25 March 2019.
Is Virk Winestore safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Virk Winestore last inspected?
Virk Winestore was last inspected on 25 March 2019, more than 7 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 Virk Winestore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Virk Winestore compare to other places in Slough?
60% of the 891 rated food businesses in Slough hold the top rating of 5, while Virk Winestore holds a 4. 218 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Slough Council inspects Virk Winestore 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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