KFC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Northamptonshire
KFC holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 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, Nene Valley Retail Park, Towcester Road, NN1 1EE
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so KFC sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← KFC | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bridge Substance Misuse Programme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Ambush Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| BaxterStorey -Church’s Footwear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Bite Me Spices Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
Questions about KFC
What is KFC's food hygiene rating?
KFC has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 4 March 2026.
Is KFC safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was KFC last inspected?
KFC was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at KFC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while KFC holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire 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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