Chicken Cottage Wandsworth food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lambeth
Chicken Cottage Wandsworth 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 3 February 2026, 5 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: Ground Floor, 535 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 3JD
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Chicken Cottage Wandsworth 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 Cottage Wandsworth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cottage Wandsworth 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 Cottage Wandsworth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Cabbana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| ABM Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| After Hours Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| 2Juice Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 9Kitchens Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| A's Filipino Pastries and Catering Services Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Abilio's Cafe & Deli Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| % Arabica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Chicken Cottage Wandsworth
What is Chicken Cottage Wandsworth's food hygiene rating?
Chicken Cottage Wandsworth has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Chicken Cottage Wandsworth 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 Cottage Wandsworth last inspected?
Chicken Cottage Wandsworth was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 Cottage Wandsworth?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chicken Cottage Wandsworth compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Chicken Cottage Wandsworth is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Chicken Cottage Wandsworth 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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