Chicken Star food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lewisham
Chicken Star 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 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Ground Floor Unit, 358 Verdant Lane, London, SE6 1TP
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Chicken Star sits behind roughly 1,249 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,249 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ← Chicken Star | |
| 3 out of 5 | 236 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 449 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Star 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 Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baring Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Adamas Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Barings Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Baring News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Beechcroft Care home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| After Hours Express Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Anahita Recovery Centre Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Chicken Star
What is Chicken Star's food hygiene rating?
Chicken Star has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Chicken Star 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 Star last inspected?
Chicken Star was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewisham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chicken Star?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Star compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Chicken Star holds a 4. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Chicken Star 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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