Paprika of Maidenhead food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Windsor and Maidenhead
Paprika of Maidenhead holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 12 February 2025, 17 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: 36A Clivemont Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7BZ
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
In Windsor and Maidenhead, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Paprika of Maidenhead sits behind roughly 1,048 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,048 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 148 | 12% | ← Paprika of Maidenhead | |
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 324 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 Very 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 Paprika of Maidenhead 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 Paprika of Maidenhead, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Home Care Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Asda Express At Fernley Service Station Retailers - other | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2019 |
| AV Retails Ltd Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Berkshire Vision Maidenhead And Windsor Club Other catering premises | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Baxter Storey At De Beers UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Chocolate Heaven Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2022 |
| Claires Court Senior Girls School+Nursery + 6th Form School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Paprika of Maidenhead
What is Paprika of Maidenhead's food hygiene rating?
Paprika of Maidenhead has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Paprika of Maidenhead 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Paprika of Maidenhead last inspected?
Paprika of Maidenhead was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Windsor and Maidenhead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Paprika of Maidenhead?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Paprika of Maidenhead compare to other places in Windsor and Maidenhead?
82% of the 1,284 rated food businesses in Windsor and Maidenhead hold the top rating of 5, while Paprika of Maidenhead holds a 4. 148 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects Paprika of Maidenhead 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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