Chicken Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Enfield
Chicken Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 September 2025, 9 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: 159 Fore Street, London, N18 2XB
How it compares in Enfield
In Enfield, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Chicken Express sits behind roughly 1,690 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,248 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 442 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 227 | 11% | ← Chicken Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 97 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 260 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Angel Place Nursery Caring Premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Al's Cafe O/s MOT Centre Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Abow Bakes and Catering (Kitchen 6) Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Arpino Whoelsale Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Alxas Kom Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| 3 Points Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Chicken Express
What is Chicken Express's food hygiene rating?
Chicken Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Enfield Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Chicken Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Chicken Express last inspected?
Chicken Express was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Enfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chicken Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Express compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, while Chicken Express holds a 3. 227 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects Chicken Express 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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