KFC - The Furlongs IOW food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Isle of Wight
KFC - The Furlongs IOW 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 13 September 2024, 21 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: KFC, Furrlongs, Newport, PO30 2TA
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts KFC - The Furlongs IOW among the 1,042 places in Isle of Wight holding top marks, 70% 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 | 1,042 | 70% | ← KFC - The Furlongs IOW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 208 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 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 - The Furlongs IOW 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 - The Furlongs IOW, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Medina Cottage School/college/university | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Dragon City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Newport Parish Centre (Kitchen) Other catering premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2016 |
| Apollo Theatre Players Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2017 |
| Marks And Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| French Franks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Questions about KFC - The Furlongs IOW
What is KFC - The Furlongs IOW's food hygiene rating?
KFC - The Furlongs IOW has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 13 September 2024.
Is KFC - The Furlongs IOW 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 - The Furlongs IOW last inspected?
KFC - The Furlongs IOW was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isle of Wight Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at KFC - The Furlongs IOW?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does KFC - The Furlongs IOW compare to other places in Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,479 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, and KFC - The Furlongs IOW is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects KFC - The Furlongs IOW 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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