Sam's Local Convenient Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Slough
Sam's Local Convenient Store holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 February 2025, 16 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: 75 Wentworth Avenue, Slough, SL2 2DS
How it compares in Slough
A 2 is rare: only 20 of 891 rated places in Slough score this low, about one in 45. By contrast 60% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 536 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ← Sam's Local Convenient Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Sam's Local Convenient Store the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Sam's Local Convenient Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amana's Journey AJ Cafe Other catering premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2019 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Connect Catering at John Crane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Chai Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Beef King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Crumbs at Haybrook College School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about Sam's Local Convenient Store
What is Sam's Local Convenient Store's food hygiene rating?
Sam's Local Convenient Store has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Slough Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Sam's Local Convenient Store safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Sam's Local Convenient Store last inspected?
Sam's Local Convenient Store was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 months 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 Sam's Local Convenient Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sam's Local Convenient Store compare to other places in Slough?
60% of the 891 rated food businesses in Slough hold the top rating of 5, while Sam's Local Convenient Store holds a 2. 20 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Slough Council inspects Sam's Local Convenient Store 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 2 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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