Virk Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Slough
Virk Superstore holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 245 Wexham Road, Slough, SL2 5JT
How it compares in Slough
In Slough, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so Virk Superstore sits behind roughly 754 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 536 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 11% | ← Virk Superstore | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Superstore 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 Superstore, 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 | 0.5 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 Superstore
What is Virk Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Virk Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Slough Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Virk Superstore safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Virk Superstore last inspected?
Virk Superstore was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 months 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 Superstore?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Virk Superstore compare to other places in Slough?
60% of the 891 rated food businesses in Slough hold the top rating of 5, while Virk Superstore holds a 3. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Slough Council inspects Virk Superstore 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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