Shamz Chikn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ealing
Shamz Chikn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 March 2026, 4 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: 197 Lady Margaret Road, Southall, UB1 2PT
How it compares in Ealing
That puts Shamz Chikn among the 1,773 places in Ealing holding top marks, 58% 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 | 1,773 | 58% | ← Shamz Chikn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 210 | 7% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 30 | 1% |
A further 622 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 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 Shamz Chikn 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 Shamz Chikn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Sports London @ Durdans Park Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Aahar Vegetarian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Ambala Confectionery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Agha Pan & Music Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| All-U-Need Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2023 |
| Ali Mangoes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Al-Haad Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Shamz Chikn
What is Shamz Chikn's food hygiene rating?
Shamz Chikn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ealing Council on 2 March 2026.
Is Shamz Chikn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shamz Chikn last inspected?
Shamz Chikn was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ealing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shamz Chikn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Shamz Chikn compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, and Shamz Chikn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Shamz Chikn 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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The official record is held by the council: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201150/food_hygiene_and_safety
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