Sal's Hot Chicken MK food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Milton Keynes
Sal's Hot Chicken MK 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 16 June 2025, 12 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: 13 Darin Court, Crownhill, MK8 0AD
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Sal's Hot Chicken MK sits behind roughly 1,755 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,755 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ← Sal's Hot Chicken MK | |
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 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 Sal's Hot Chicken MK 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 Sal's Hot Chicken MK, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| Ashbrook School After School/ Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2016 |
| Buttons Preschool Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Ash's Fish & Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Baby Bears Day Care Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Acorn Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| AQA (Blue Apple Catering) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Bazaar Foods Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
Questions about Sal's Hot Chicken MK
What is Sal's Hot Chicken MK's food hygiene rating?
Sal's Hot Chicken MK has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 16 June 2025.
Is Sal's Hot Chicken MK 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 Sal's Hot Chicken MK last inspected?
Sal's Hot Chicken MK was last inspected on 16 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sal's Hot Chicken MK?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Sal's Hot Chicken MK compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, while Sal's Hot Chicken MK holds a 4. 360 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Sal's Hot Chicken MK 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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