Pickin Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Calderdale
Pickin 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 is a fresh result: Pickin Chicken was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 221 King Cross Road, Halifax, Calderdale, HX1 3JL
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Pickin Chicken among the 1,295 places in Calderdale holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,295 | 76% | ← Pickin Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 193 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pickin Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird's Nest Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Cake Box - Egg Free Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Billy's Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Allstarz Halifax Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Buzzi Barista Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Aulona Limited Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
Questions about Pickin Chicken
What is Pickin Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Pickin Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Pickin 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 Pickin Chicken last inspected?
Pickin Chicken was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
How does Pickin Chicken compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Pickin Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Pickin 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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