Well Street Fried Chicken Limited food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hackney
Well Street Fried Chicken Limited 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 26 February 2025, 16 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: 197 Well Street, Hackney, E9 6QU
How it compares in Hackney
A 2 is rare: only 78 of 2,218 rated places in Hackney score this low, about one in 28. 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 | 1,470 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 422 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 215 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 78 | 4% | ← Well Street Fried Chicken Limited | |
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 395 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 Very 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 Well Street Fried Chicken Limited 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 Well Street Fried Chicken Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akdeniz International Supermarket Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2024 |
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Adonis Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Ace Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 46b Espresso Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| AGBO SABA FOODS Cash & Carry Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| 107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
Questions about Well Street Fried Chicken Limited
What is Well Street Fried Chicken Limited's food hygiene rating?
Well Street Fried Chicken Limited has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Hackney Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Well Street Fried Chicken Limited 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 Well Street Fried Chicken Limited last inspected?
Well Street Fried Chicken Limited was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Well Street Fried Chicken Limited?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Well Street Fried Chicken Limited compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Well Street Fried Chicken Limited holds a 2. 78 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Well Street Fried Chicken Limited 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 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 Hackney, 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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