Taste of Tennessee chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lewisham
Taste of Tennessee 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 27 October 2025, 8 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: 276 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PJ
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Taste of Tennessee chicken among the 1,249 places in Lewisham holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,249 | 62% | ← Taste of Tennessee chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 236 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 449 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 Taste of Tennessee 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 Taste of Tennessee chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Home Gift Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Arts Kitchen London Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Age Exchange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Arlo & Moe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Allwines Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
Questions about Taste of Tennessee chicken
What is Taste of Tennessee chicken's food hygiene rating?
Taste of Tennessee chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 27 October 2025.
Is Taste of Tennessee 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 Taste of Tennessee chicken last inspected?
Taste of Tennessee chicken was last inspected on 27 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewisham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taste of Tennessee 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 Taste of Tennessee chicken compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Taste of Tennessee chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Taste of Tennessee 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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