Chicken Shack food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Chicken Shack 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 6 February 2024, more than 2 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: 108 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1NE
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Chicken Shack sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← Chicken Shack | |
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Chicken Shack 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 Chicken Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comely Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| E-Door Superstore Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Doner and Gyros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Caprinos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Farm Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| Centre News Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
Questions about Chicken Shack
What is Chicken Shack's food hygiene rating?
Chicken Shack has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 6 February 2024.
Is Chicken Shack 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 Chicken Shack last inspected?
Chicken Shack was last inspected on 6 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chicken Shack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Chicken Shack compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Chicken Shack holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Chicken Shack 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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