Five Akhis food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Slough
Five Akhis 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 14 April 2026, 3 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: 38 Herschel Street, Slough, SL1 1PB
How it compares in Slough
That puts Five Akhis 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 536 | 60% | ← Five Akhis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Five Akhis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big n Beast Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2019 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cake Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Ambala Foods Ltd Other catering premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Breakaway (Slough Children's Services) Caring Premises | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2020 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2019 |
| Cafe Fadhi Wanaag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2018 |
Questions about Five Akhis
What is Five Akhis's food hygiene rating?
Five Akhis has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Slough Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Five Akhis 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 Five Akhis last inspected?
Five Akhis was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Slough Council rather than by the business.
How does Five Akhis compare to other places in Slough?
60% of the 891 rated food businesses in Slough hold the top rating of 5, and Five Akhis is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Slough Council inspects Five Akhis 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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