Valero food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Slough
Valero holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 2019, more than 6 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: 416 Farnham Road, Slough, SL2 1JA
How it compares in Slough
That puts Valero 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% | ← Valero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Valero 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 Valero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chai Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Beef King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Chipsta Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| B&M Home Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2025 |
| Chicken Delite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Chlick Chlick Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Questions about Valero
What is Valero's food hygiene rating?
Valero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Slough Council on 3 September 2019.
Is Valero 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Valero last inspected?
Valero was last inspected on 3 September 2019, more than 6 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 Valero?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Valero compare to other places in Slough?
60% of the 891 rated food businesses in Slough hold the top rating of 5, and Valero is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Slough Council inspects Valero 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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