Chicken King /Waffles and Shakes food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dover
Chicken King /Waffles and Shakes holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 October 2024, 21 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: 2 South Street, Deal, CT14 7AW
How it compares in Dover
In Dover, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Chicken King /Waffles and Shakes sits behind roughly 1,005 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 892 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ← Chicken King /Waffles and Shakes | |
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 King /Waffles and Shakes 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 King /Waffles and Shakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icy Hog Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Hog and Bean Deli and Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Hey Hey Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Kings Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| J J Wood Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Pop Up Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| It's The Real Deal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Kings Head Ph Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about Chicken King /Waffles and Shakes
What is Chicken King /Waffles and Shakes's food hygiene rating?
Chicken King /Waffles and Shakes has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dover Council on 2 October 2024.
Is Chicken King /Waffles and Shakes safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Chicken King /Waffles and Shakes last inspected?
Chicken King /Waffles and Shakes was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chicken King /Waffles and Shakes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 King /Waffles and Shakes compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, while Chicken King /Waffles and Shakes holds a 3. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Chicken King /Waffles and Shakes 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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