KFC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
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 11 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: Plot 8, 26 Westpark, Chelston, TA21 9AD
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so KFC sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ← KFC | |
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazier Coffee Roasters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| McDonald's Restaurants Other catering premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Wellesley Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Budgens - Shell Wellington Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Costa Drive Thru Wellington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Greggs Wellington Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Skylark Pub/bar/nightclub | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Travelodge Wellington Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2016 |
Questions about KFC
What is KFC's food hygiene rating?
KFC has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 11 February 2025.
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 11 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at KFC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while KFC holds a 4. 539 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset 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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