Simpson Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wealden
Simpson Chicken 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 20 August 2024, 22 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: 23A High Street, Hailsham, BN27 1AN
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Simpson Chicken among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← Simpson Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 Simpson Chicken 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 Simpson Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Cutters Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Hailsham Coffee Ltd Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Maybugs Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Simpson Chicken
What is Simpson Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Simpson Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 20 August 2024.
Is Simpson Chicken 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 Simpson Chicken last inspected?
Simpson Chicken was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Simpson Chicken?
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 Simpson Chicken compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Simpson Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Simpson Chicken 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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