Sams Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wandsworth
Sams 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
The rating dates from 28 November 2025, 7 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: 74 Tooting High Street, London, SW17 0RN
How it compares in Wandsworth
That puts Sams Chicken among the 1,885 places in Wandsworth holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,885 | 78% | ← Sams Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 305 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 161 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 471 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sams Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| And Then Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| 3 Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Tooting Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Aslam Butchers Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Al-Risalah Caring Premises | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Al-Mirage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Ambala Foods Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| After School Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Sams Chicken
What is Sams Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Sams Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wandsworth Council on 28 November 2025.
Is Sams 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 Sams Chicken last inspected?
Sams Chicken was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wandsworth Council rather than by the business.
How does Sams Chicken compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,424 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, and Sams Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects Sams 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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