Chicaboo's Smoke & Sea food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bexley
Chicaboo's Smoke & Sea holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 20 April 2026, 2 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: 2 Elm Parade, Main Road, Sidcup, DA14 6NF
How it compares in Bexley
A 2 is rare: only 36 of 1,615 rated places in Bexley score this low, about one in 45. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,155 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ← Chicaboo's Smoke & Sea | |
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 Chicaboo's Smoke & Sea the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chicaboo's Smoke & Sea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletes Kitchen UK Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Benedict House Prep School School/college/university | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bexley & Sidcup Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Bexley Foodbank Reception Point At New Community Church Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Boyles' Bar Sidcup Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Birchgrove Sidcup Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell At Bird College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Chicaboo's Smoke & Sea
What is Chicaboo's Smoke & Sea's food hygiene rating?
Chicaboo's Smoke & Sea has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bexley Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Chicaboo's Smoke & Sea safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Chicaboo's Smoke & Sea last inspected?
Chicaboo's Smoke & Sea was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bexley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chicaboo's Smoke & Sea?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Chicaboo's Smoke & Sea compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Chicaboo's Smoke & Sea holds a 2. 36 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Chicaboo's Smoke & Sea 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bexley, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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