Chickaros Chicken And Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stevenage
Chickaros Chicken And Grill holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 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: 59 High Street, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 3AQ
How it compares in Stevenage
A 1 is rare: only 6 of 527 rated places in Stevenage score this low, about one in 88. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 467 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← Chickaros Chicken And Grill | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Chickaros Chicken And Grill the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. 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 Chickaros Chicken And Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| El Bar De Tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2021 |
| Cinnabar Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Golden Siam Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Clare's Little Bears Playgroup/Pre-School Club School/college/university | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2019 |
Questions about Chickaros Chicken And Grill
What is Chickaros Chicken And Grill's food hygiene rating?
Chickaros Chicken And Grill has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Stevenage Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Chickaros Chicken And Grill safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 Chickaros Chicken And Grill last inspected?
Chickaros Chicken And Grill was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chickaros Chicken And Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chickaros Chicken And Grill compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, while Chickaros Chicken And Grill holds a 1. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects Chickaros Chicken And Grill 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 1 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 Stevenage, 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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