Chicken Base food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Redbridge
Chicken Base 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
This rating dates from 13 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 1a Goodmayes Lane, IG3 9PB
How it compares in Redbridge
A 2 is rare: only 38 of 1,781 rated places in Redbridge score this low, about one in 47. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ← Chicken Base | |
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 371 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 Base the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 Base, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Early Educators Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| All Saints Goodmayes Foodbank Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Airthrie Homes Caring Premises | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| A2A Services Ltd (Al Noor VA) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Al-Fatiha London Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Acorn Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Barley Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2018 |
| Asli Butt Karahi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
Questions about Chicken Base
What is Chicken Base's food hygiene rating?
Chicken Base has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Redbridge Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Chicken Base 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 Base last inspected?
Chicken Base was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chicken Base?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Base compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Chicken Base holds a 2. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Chicken Base 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 Redbridge, 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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