Food Hygiene Ratings for Mcdonald'S

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

315
Locations
4.9/5
Average Rating
95.1%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good95.1%272
Good4.2%12
Satisfactory0.3%1
Improvement Needed0.3%1
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Mcdonald'S has 315 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, 95.1% 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 — Harlow has the lowest average rating for Mcdonald'S while Ashford 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
McDonald'sSW19 2TYMerton2Nov 26, 2025

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Liverpool154.7/5
Westminster144.9/5
Edinburgh (City of)80.0/5
Birmingham75.0/5
Greenwich75.0/5
Hull City75.0/5
Walsall65.0/5
Bexley55.0/5
Croydon55.0/5
Crawley54.8/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Mcdonald'S's average food hygiene rating?+

Mcdonald'S has an average food hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 315 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.

How many Mcdonald'S locations have a rating of 5?+

There are currently 272 Mcdonald'S locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 95.1% of all rated branches.

Which Mcdonald'S has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Mcdonald'S locations are in areas like Harlow. 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