Chicken House / Food House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Chicken House / Food House 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 9 February 2026, 5 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: 37 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RU
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Chicken House / Food House sits behind roughly 1,830 nearby businesses. 25% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ← Chicken House / Food House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chicken House / Food House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2021 |
| 123-Shine Holiday Camp Other catering premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| A Taste Of Ochie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Amazing Grace Nursery Caring Premises | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Angels Unlimited Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| A Star Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Chicken House / Food House
What is Chicken House / Food House's food hygiene rating?
Chicken House / Food House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Chicken House / Food House 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 House / Food House last inspected?
Chicken House / Food House was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
How does Chicken House / Food House compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Chicken House / Food House holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Chicken House / Food House 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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