Tennessee fried chicken food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southwark
Tennessee fried chicken holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Tennessee fried chicken was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 164, Camberwell Road, SE5 0EE
How it compares in Southwark
A 1 is rare: only 21 of 2,978 rated places in Southwark score this low, about one in 142. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,138 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ← Tennessee fried chicken | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Tennessee fried chicken the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Tennessee fried chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 chicken bite ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| 100% holy cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Aegean food centre ltd t/a tfc camberwell Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| 1st place children's and parents centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Acsion ltd trading as pomegranate cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| 1st place at the elephant Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
Questions about Tennessee fried chicken
What is Tennessee fried chicken's food hygiene rating?
Tennessee fried chicken has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Southwark Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Tennessee fried chicken safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 Tennessee fried chicken last inspected?
Tennessee fried chicken was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tennessee fried chicken?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tennessee fried chicken compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Tennessee fried chicken holds a 1. 21 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Tennessee fried 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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A rating of 1 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 Southwark, 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.
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