Central Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Slough
Central Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 April 2023, more than 3 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: 24 Cippenham Lane, Slough, SL1 5BS
How it compares in Slough
In Slough, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so Central Stores sits behind roughly 536 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 536 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 24% | ← Central Stores | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Central Stores 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 Central Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Cafe Pausa, Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 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 | 0.4 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 | 0.6 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 Central Stores
What is Central Stores's food hygiene rating?
Central Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Slough Council on 21 April 2023.
Is Central Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Stores last inspected?
Central Stores was last inspected on 21 April 2023, more than 3 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 Central Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central Stores compare to other places in Slough?
60% of the 891 rated food businesses in Slough hold the top rating of 5, while Central Stores holds a 4. 218 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Slough Council inspects Central Stores 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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