Lions den chicken & grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southwark
Lions den chicken & grill 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 10 April 2025, 15 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, Rotherhithe New Road, SE16 2BE
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Lions den chicken & grill among the 2,138 places in Southwark holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,138 | 72% | ← Lions den chicken & grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 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 Lions den chicken & grill 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 Lions den chicken & grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Steps Community Nursery Caring Premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| African fruit & veg Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2019 |
| 1882 events ltd t/achick n sours Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Albion fish bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2026 |
| Accent catering ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Afrikiko restaurant and night club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Against the grain cidery ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
Questions about Lions den chicken & grill
What is Lions den chicken & grill's food hygiene rating?
Lions den chicken & grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 10 April 2025.
Is Lions den chicken & grill 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 Lions den chicken & grill last inspected?
Lions den chicken & grill was last inspected on 10 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lions den chicken & grill?
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 Lions den chicken & grill compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Lions den chicken & grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Lions den chicken & grill 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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