A.K. Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lambeth
A.K. Chicken holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 November 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: Ground Floor, 190 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AU
How it compares in Lambeth
A 1 is rare: only 72 of 2,398 rated places in Lambeth score this low, about one in 33. By contrast 61% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,473 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 238 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 3% | ← A.K. Chicken | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 236 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 A.K. Chicken the inspector recorded concerns over 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 A.K. Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams's Apple Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Andrews Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Abacus Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Ace Base Clubs School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2019 |
| 2210 by nattycancook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Alleyns head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Abbeyfield dulwich society ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| 500 Degrees Herne Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
Questions about A.K. Chicken
What is A.K. Chicken's food hygiene rating?
A.K. Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Lambeth Council on 14 November 2025.
Is A.K. Chicken safe to eat at?
A 1 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 A.K. Chicken last inspected?
A.K. Chicken was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lambeth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A.K. Chicken?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 A.K. Chicken compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while A.K. Chicken holds a 1. 72 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects A.K. 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 Lambeth, 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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