KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Berkshire
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) 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
The rating dates from 3 February 2025, 17 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: Chieveley Msa New Oxford Road, Chieveley, Newbury, RG18 9XX
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Very 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 (Kentucky Fried Chicken) 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 (Kentucky Fried Chicken), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Garage Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2013 |
| Burger King At Moto Services Chieveley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2017 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2012 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2013 |
| Pret a Manger at Moto Hospitality Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| Travelodge Hotels Limited Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)
What is KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)'s food hygiene rating?
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 3 February 2025.
Is KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) 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 (Kentucky Fried Chicken) last inspected?
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) was last inspected on 3 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 (Kentucky Fried Chicken) compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) 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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