Chicken Cottage food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Chicken Cottage 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
This is a fresh result: Chicken Cottage was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1426 London Road, Norbury, London, SW16 4BZ
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Chicken Cottage among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Chicken Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chicken Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affogato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Archie's Burger & Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Airah Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Anointed Apostolic Church Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| A R Projects Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Aashna House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Chicken Cottage
What is Chicken Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Chicken Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Chicken Cottage 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 Chicken Cottage last inspected?
Chicken Cottage was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
How does Chicken Cottage compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Chicken Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Chicken Cottage 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Chicken Cottage is one of 129 rated food businesses in Norbury. See every hygiene rating in Norbury →
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