Sam's Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southampton
Sam's Chicken holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 8 June 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 8A Shirley High Street, Southampton, SO15 3LR
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Sam's Chicken among the 1,016 places in Southampton holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,016 | 68% | ← Sam's Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 218 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 Sam's Chicken 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 Sam's Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| Ashwood Rest Home Caring Premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Brasileiro Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2024 |
| Bright Water Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Bonta Di Sicilia Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2018 |
| BAT Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| Abacus Event Catering Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Sam's Chicken
What is Sam's Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Sam's Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 8 June 2024.
Is Sam's Chicken 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sam's Chicken last inspected?
Sam's Chicken was last inspected on 8 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sam's Chicken?
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 Sam's Chicken compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Sam's Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Sam's Chicken 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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