Chicken World food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wandsworth
Chicken World holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 15 April 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: 21 Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5QW
How it compares in Wandsworth
A 2 is rare: only 27 of 2,424 rated places in Wandsworth score this low, about one in 90. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,886 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 305 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 161 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ← Chicken World | |
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 471 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 World the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chicken World, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Abilio's Cafe & Deli Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| 2 Love Tea &Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| 2 Love Tea & Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Afro Cabbana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Al Gusto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2025 |
| Akash Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| 21 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Chicken World
What is Chicken World's food hygiene rating?
Chicken World has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Wandsworth Council on 15 April 2026.
Is Chicken World safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Chicken World last inspected?
Chicken World was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wandsworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chicken World?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chicken World compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,424 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, while Chicken World holds a 2. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects Chicken World 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wandsworth, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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