Chicken Cottage food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ealing
Chicken Cottage 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
This rating dates from 5 June 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 64 South Road, Southall, UB1 1RQ
How it compares in Ealing
That puts Chicken Cottage among the 1,773 places in Ealing holding top marks, 58% 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 | 1,773 | 58% | ← Chicken Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 210 | 7% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 30 | 1% |
A further 622 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 Cottage 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 Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batra Newsbox Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Amigos Burgers Southall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Aahar Vegetarian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Aramark @ Southall Community College School/college/university | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Affordable Foods Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Ayaan Bangla Fish Bazaar Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| AN& Mobile caterer | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Agha Pan & Music Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Chicken Cottage
What is Chicken Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Chicken Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ealing Council on 5 June 2024.
Is Chicken Cottage 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 Cottage last inspected?
Chicken Cottage was last inspected on 5 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ealing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chicken Cottage?
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 Cottage compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, and Chicken Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Chicken Cottage 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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Understanding this rating
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