Bensham Chicken
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 17 January 2026 by Croydon.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Bensham Chicken, from January 2022 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 1 in 2022 to 4 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 1 / 5 | Major improvement necessary | |
| 4 / 5 | Good |
What does this rating mean?
Bensham Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.
The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.
Where is it?
126 Bensham Lane,Thornton Heath,
CR7 7ES
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Bensham Chicken. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects Bensham Chicken?
Food hygiene at Bensham Chicken is inspected by Croydon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.croydon.gov.uk or [email protected].
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