Food Hygiene Ratings for Kfc

616 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.9/5.

616
Locations
4.9/5
Average Rating
94.1%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good94.1%562
Good5.4%32
Satisfactory0.3%2
Improvement Needed0.2%1
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Kfc has 616 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 4.9 out of 5. This is in line with the national average of 4.6/5.

Of all rated locations, 94.1% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.0% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.

Ratings vary by location — Thurrock has the lowest average rating for Kfc while Barnsley has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
KFCL7 7ELLiverpool2Sep 16, 2025

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Liverpool134.7/5
Birmingham125.0/5
Barnet114.8/5
Belfast City104.9/5
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole85.0/5
Durham84.9/5
Buckinghamshire74.9/5
Croydon75.0/5
Hillingdon75.0/5
Camden64.7/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Kfc's average food hygiene rating?+

Kfc has an average food hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 616 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.

How many Kfc locations have a rating of 5?+

There are currently 562 Kfc locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 94.1% of all rated branches.

Which Kfc has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Kfc locations are in areas like Thurrock. There are 0 locations rated 0 or 1, indicating they require urgent or major improvement. Always check the specific rating of the branch you plan to visit.

Data from official government food safety agencies