Rocky's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Slough
Rocky's holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Rocky's was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 4% of rated food businesses in Slough score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Slough ratings →
Address: 158 Burnham Lane, Slough, SL1 6LE
How it compares in Slough
A 1 is rare: only 16 of 887 rated places in Slough score this low, about one in 55. By contrast 61% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 538 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ← Rocky's | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 130 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Rocky's the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rocky's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Cambridge Education at Orchard Avenue Children's Centre Caring Premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
| Cippenham Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2018 |
| Berks Convenience Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| Burnham's Local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Applegarth Res Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Asda Express Slough West PFS Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Rocky's
What is Rocky's's food hygiene rating?
Rocky's has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Slough Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Rocky's safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Rocky's last inspected?
Rocky's was last inspected on 8 July 2026, a month 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 Rocky's?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rocky's compare to other places in Slough?
61% of the 887 rated food businesses in Slough hold the top rating of 5, while Rocky's holds a 1. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Slough Council inspects Rocky's 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Slough, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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