Pappadums Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Slough
Pappadums Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 5 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 3A Cippenham Lane, Slough, SL1 5BU
How it compares in Slough
In Slough, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so Pappadums Express 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% | ← Pappadums Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pappadums Express 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 Pappadums Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pausa, Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Asda Express Slough West PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Berks Convenience Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| Always Growing Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Antz Kidz Activity Centre Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Be Happy Nursery Cippenham Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
Questions about Pappadums Express
What is Pappadums Express's food hygiene rating?
Pappadums Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Slough Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Pappadums Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Pappadums Express last inspected?
Pappadums Express was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 Pappadums Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Pappadums Express compare to other places in Slough?
60% of the 891 rated food businesses in Slough hold the top rating of 5, while Pappadums Express holds a 3. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Slough Council inspects Pappadums Express 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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