Chicken shops are one of the most London things we can think of. Good riddance eel and mash, bring on this fried goodness.

Whether it's the schools-out rush or the 2am carnage of the post night-out drunks, you're always going to find these places bustling. But you might want to hold off on the next meal deal until you've made sure your favourite shop isn't on this list.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspect anywhere serving food to ensure that hygiene levels are up to scratch. They give a rating from five, meaning everything is lovely and clean, to zero meaning something urgently needs to change.



What is a food hygiene rating? Businesses which serve food and drink are given a rating of 0 to 5 according to the Food Standards Agency scale. 5 is top of the scale and means the hygiene standards are very good and fully comply with the law. And 0 is at the bottom of the scale, which means urgent improvement is necessary. Food safety officers regularly carry out hygiene inspections to asses how well a business is complying with national food hygiene standards.

South London

Chicken World, Kenley

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74 Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5AA

In the inspection in August 2018, this chicken shop was told urgent improvement was necessary in the way they check the food is safe to eat.

Their food handling also needs improvement but the cleanliness of the facilities was rated 'Generally Satisfactory'.

Chicken World have not responded to our request for comment.

Roosters Point, Purley

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926 Brighton Rd, Purley, CR8 2LN

This restaurant was told the way food is handled and how the food safety is managed needs major improvement. The inspection was in September 2018.

Muhammad Khan, a spokesperson from the restaurant, told MyLondon: “The main reason for the failure last time was a broken panel in the food display unit. This has now been replaced.

“We will continue cleaning and maintaining to the highest standard and will also make sure staff are well trained.

"Roosters Point have had a new inspection last Monday and are expecting the results this week. Muhammad said: “We hope for a rating above 5.”

Morley's Fried Chicken, Carshalton

129 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RU

Morley's Fried Chicken in Wrythe Lane has been given a 0 out of 5, the lowest possible food hygiene rating.

The takeaway was visited by inspectors at the end of January, who said urgent improvement is necessary.

Major steps need to be taken in all three categories, hygienic food handling, cleanliness of the building and management of food safety.

If you run Morley's in Carshalton and want to give your side of the story email charlie.jones@reachplc.com

West

Southern Fried Chicken, Greenford

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47 The Broadway, Greenford, UB6 9PN

Southern Fried Chicken is a chicken shop on the Broadway in Greenford, which was rated 0 after an inspection on January 24.

It is unaffiliated with the global franchise Southern Fried Chicken, a spokesperson from the company informed MyLondon.

Reviewers on Google, where it has only seven reviews and a rating of 2 out of 5, were largely negative, with one pointing out the shop had been rated 0 for hygiene.

Southern Fried Chicken could not be reached for comment despite repeated attempts.

Tennessee Express, Southall

63 The Green, Southall, UB2 4AR

Tennessee Express is a fast food restaurant on The Green in Southall, which was rated 0 after an inspection on April 25.

It was told it needs "major improvement" in all three areas of food hygiene by the inspector.

It is not to be confused with a chicken shop of the same name in Northolt , which has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5.

We attempted to contact Tennessee Express multiple times for comment but were unable to reach them.

Delicious Chicken, Harrow

118 Pinner Rd, Harrow HA1 4JD, Harrow, HA1 4JD

All aspects of this shop inspected by the FSA in January this year found 'Major improvement necessary'.

A spokesperson for Delicious Chicken said: “We are waiting for another inspection and have resolved everything the previous report brought up.

“Our hot water tap wasn’t working properly but the boiler and taps have now been replaced. Of course we will make sure this never happens again.”

The food hygiene rating system The food hygiene scheme is designed to helps you choose where to eat out or shop for food by giving you clear information about the businesses’ hygiene standards. Food establishments are encouraged to display the sticker given to them which shows their food hygiene rating. However, it is voluntary for them to actually do so in England. The scheme gives businesses a rating from 5 to 0 which is displayed at their premises and online so you can make more informed choices about where to buy and eat food. 5 – hygiene standards are very good 4 – hygiene standards are good 3 – hygiene standards are generally satisfactory 2 – some improvement is necessary 1 – major improvement is necessary 0 – urgent improvement is required What the rating covers Ratings are a snapshot of the standards of food hygiene found at the time of inspection. It is the responsibility of the business to comply with food hygiene law at all times. This includes: handling of food

how food is stored

how food is prepared

cleanliness of facilities

how food safety is managed The food hygiene rating scheme does not provide information on the following factors: quality of the food

customer service

culinary skill

presentation

comfort

North

Southern Fried Chicken, Kilburn

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65 Salusbury Rd, Kilburn, London NW6 6NJ

In May 2018 this chicken shop was told it's hygiene, from food handling to cleanliness of facilities, needs 'Major improvement'.

Despite repeated attempts, MyLondon has not been able to contact this chicken shop. If you run Southern Fried Chicken in Kilburn and want to give your side of the story email charlie.jones@reachplc.com

Nannas Chicken & Pizza, Harlesden

68 High Street, Harlesden, NW10 4SJ

Nannas was inspected by the FSA in May this year. They found 'major improvement' was needed in the cleanliness and conditions of the facilities and how food safety was managed.

Despite repeated attempts, MyLondon has not been able to contact this establishment.

If you run Nana's in Harlesden and want to give your side of the story email charlie.jones@reachplc.com

QC Flava's, Kentish Town

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98 Queens Crescent, Kentish Town, London NW5 4DY

In January this year, a FSA inspector found 'Major improvement necessary' in the hygienic preparation, cooking and storage of food at this chicken shop.

Problems were also found in the way the shop ensured food was safe to serve.

A spokesperson for QC Flava told MyLondon had another inspection two weeks ago and is waiting for the report to come through.

Tennessee Express, Enfield

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160 Ordnance Road, Enfield, EN3 6DL

The FSA report urged improvement in all aspects of this chicken shop's hygiene levels.

Despite the cleanliness of the facilities faring slightly better, food handling and management of food safety was found to be lacking in the hygiene department.

Despite repeated attempts, MyLondon has not been able to contact this establishment.

If you run Nana's in Harlesden and want to give your side of the story email charlie.jones@reachplc.com



East

Dixy Chicken, Forest Gate

74 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, E7 0EN

An inspection in October last year found urgent improvement was necessary in the system or checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat.

A spokesperson for the restaurant said: “We’re expecting an inspection in the next few weeks. We’ve redone the kitchen since the last one. We’ve got new floors, the fridge is perfect.

"Once the new rating comes through we can restart deliveries again."

Fried and Grilled Restaurant, Shadwell

91 Watney Street, Shadwell, E1 2QE

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In January this year the FSA found urgent improvement was needed in the way they manage food safety.

Major improvement was also needed in how the food was handled and the cleanliness of the facilities.

We contacted them for comment and they hung up the phone.

The Grill & Spice, Aldgate

5-7 Osborn Street, Aldgate, E1 6TD

The FSA inspected this restaurant in May this year. They found major improvement was needed in the way food safety was ensured and in the cleanliness and condition of the facilities.

A spokesperson for Grill & Spice said: "It was because one of the staff used the the wrong chopping board.

"A new inspection is expected soon".



