KFC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
KFC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: KFC was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 1 Peterlee Retail Park Essington Way, Peterlee, SR8 5AR
How it compares in Durham
That puts KFC among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← KFC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 KFC 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 KFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| B and M Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Dicksons Retailers - other | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about KFC
What is KFC's food hygiene rating?
KFC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 16 June 2026.
Is KFC 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was KFC last inspected?
KFC was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at KFC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does KFC compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and KFC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects KFC 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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