McDonalds At Road Chef South food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wychavon
McDonalds At Road Chef South holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: M5 Strensham Services (Southbound), Hill View Road, Strensham, WR8 0BZ
How it compares in Wychavon
That puts McDonalds At Road Chef South among the 632 places in Wychavon holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 632 | 81% | ← McDonalds At Road Chef South | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 323 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At McDonalds At Road Chef South none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to McDonalds At Road Chef South, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op At Roadchef Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee At Road Chef South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee At Road Chef North Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Drive - Thru At Roadchef Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Drive-Thru At Road Chef North Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| McDonalds At Road Chef North Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| The Cornish Bakery At Strensham Southbound MSA Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Co-op At Roadchef Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about McDonalds At Road Chef South
What is McDonalds At Road Chef South's food hygiene rating?
McDonalds At Road Chef South has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wychavon Council on 21 November 2025.
Is McDonalds At Road Chef South safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McDonalds At Road Chef South last inspected?
McDonalds At Road Chef South was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wychavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at McDonalds At Road Chef South?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McDonalds At Road Chef South compare to other places in Wychavon?
81% of the 779 rated food businesses in Wychavon hold the top rating of 5, and McDonalds At Road Chef South is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wychavon Council inspects McDonalds At Road Chef South and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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