Chicken Palace food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lambeth
Chicken Palace 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 5 May 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: 208 Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2NS
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Chicken Palace among the 1,473 places in Lambeth holding top marks, 61% 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 | 1,473 | 61% | ← Chicken Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 238 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <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 Very 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 Palace 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 Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Adams's Apple Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| 2210 by nattycancook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| 500 Degrees Herne Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Ace Base Clubs School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2019 |
| Abbeyfield dulwich society ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Abacus Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Abacus Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about Chicken Palace
What is Chicken Palace's food hygiene rating?
Chicken Palace has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 5 May 2026.
Is Chicken Palace 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 Palace last inspected?
Chicken Palace was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lambeth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chicken Palace?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Palace compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Chicken Palace is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Chicken Palace 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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