Daves Hot Chicken food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Croydon
Daves Hot Chicken holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 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: 7 - 11 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QB
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Daves Hot Chicken among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Daves Hot Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 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 Very 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 Daves Hot 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 Daves Hot Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bai Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Babsgrill Other catering premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Afghan Caravan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about Daves Hot Chicken
What is Daves Hot Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Daves Hot Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Daves Hot 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Daves Hot Chicken last inspected?
Daves Hot Chicken was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Daves Hot Chicken?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Daves Hot Chicken compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Daves Hot Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Daves Hot 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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