Tasty Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Merton
Tasty 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 15 October 2025, 8 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: 173 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 2JB
How it compares in Merton
That puts Tasty Chicken among the 1,033 places in Merton holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,033 | 82% | ← Tasty Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 171 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 275 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tasty Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| AFIA Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Abbys Grill Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Abel & Cole Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Acorn Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| After School Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Tasty Chicken
What is Tasty Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Tasty Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Tasty 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 Tasty Chicken last inspected?
Tasty Chicken was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merton Council rather than by the business.
How does Tasty Chicken compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Tasty Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Tasty 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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