Chicken Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Islington
Chicken Box 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 21 April 2026, 2 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: Chicken Box, Ground And First Floor 60, 40-60 Brewery Road, N7 9NH
How it compares in Islington
That puts Chicken Box among the 1,536 places in Islington holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,536 | 64% | ← Chicken Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 179 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 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 Chicken Box 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 Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| Abbey Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| 2Northdown Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2018 |
| 3 Locks Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| 24 Hour Food and Wine Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2015 |
Questions about Chicken Box
What is Chicken Box's food hygiene rating?
Chicken Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 21 April 2026.
Is Chicken Box 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 Chicken Box last inspected?
Chicken Box was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Islington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chicken Box?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chicken Box compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Chicken Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Chicken Box 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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