Sam's Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Greenwich
Sam's Chicken holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 9 March 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: 9 Plumstead Road, Woolwich, SE18 7BZ
How it compares in Greenwich
In Greenwich, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Sam's Chicken sits behind roughly 1,689 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,689 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 14% | ← Sam's Chicken | |
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 259 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sam's 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 Sam's Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asunstick village kitchen Other catering premises | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Arsenal Gate Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Anell Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Better Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Anglesea Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Ashgreen House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Bargain Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about Sam's Chicken
What is Sam's Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Sam's Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Greenwich Council on 9 March 2024.
Is Sam's Chicken safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sam's Chicken last inspected?
Sam's Chicken was last inspected on 9 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Greenwich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sam's Chicken?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sam's Chicken compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, while Sam's Chicken holds a 4. 302 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Sam's 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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