Food Hygiene Ratings for Mcdonald'S

344 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 5.0/5.

344
Locations
5.0/5
Average Rating
96.8%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good96.8%305
Good3.2%10
Satisfactory0.0%0
Improvement Needed0.0%0
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Mcdonald'S has 344 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 5.0 out of 5. This is above the national average of 4.7/5, indicating strong food hygiene standards across the chain.

Of all rated locations, 96.8% 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 Antrim and Newtownabbey has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Liverpool154.8/5
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
Havering55.0/5
Leicester City55.0/5

Frequently asked questions

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

Mcdonald'S has an average food hygiene rating of 5.0 out of 5 across 344 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.7/5.

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

The source snapshot contains 305 Mcdonald'S locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 96.8% 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