KFC - Rydon Lane Retail Park food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Exeter City
KFC - Rydon Lane Retail Park 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 22 January 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: KFC, Unit 9, Rydon Lane Retail Park, EX2 7HX
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts KFC - Rydon Lane Retail Park among the 870 places in Exeter City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 870 | 87% | ← KFC - Rydon Lane Retail Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 KFC - Rydon Lane Retail Park 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 - Rydon Lane Retail Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aj's home cooking Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| C Royston & Mitchell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Choy's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Birchy Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Brewers Fayre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Burger King, Moto Hospitality Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Cha Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about KFC - Rydon Lane Retail Park
What is KFC - Rydon Lane Retail Park's food hygiene rating?
KFC - Rydon Lane Retail Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 22 January 2025.
Is KFC - Rydon Lane Retail Park 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 - Rydon Lane Retail Park last inspected?
KFC - Rydon Lane Retail Park was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Exeter City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at KFC - Rydon Lane Retail Park?
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 KFC - Rydon Lane Retail Park compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and KFC - Rydon Lane Retail Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects KFC - Rydon Lane Retail Park 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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