Donals Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Donals 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 11 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 7 Station Road, Croydon, CR0 2RD
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Donals 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% | ← Donals Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 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 Donals 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 Donals Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| AFC Chicken & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Afghan Caravan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Albany Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
Questions about Donals Chicken
What is Donals Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Donals Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 11 June 2024.
Is Donals 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 Donals Chicken last inspected?
Donals Chicken was last inspected on 11 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Donals 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 Donals Chicken compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Donals Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Donals 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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