KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
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 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Washington Services, Portobello, DH3 2SJ
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) among the 1,170 places in Gateshead 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 | 1,170 | 81% | ← KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 202 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 Very 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 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.
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 Gateshead Council on 30 October 2024.
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 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gateshead 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 "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead 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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