KFC food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sevenoaks
KFC holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 13 May 2025, 14 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: 52 Swanley Centre, London Road, Swanley, BR8 7TQ
How it compares in Sevenoaks
In Sevenoaks, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so KFC sits behind roughly 669 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 14% | ← KFC | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 103 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Plc Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Blue Harbour Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ Orchards Academy School/college/university | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| ABM Catering @ White Oak Court Caring Premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Caterlink @St Bartholomews Primary School School/college/university | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about KFC
What is KFC's food hygiene rating?
KFC has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 13 May 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was KFC last inspected?
KFC was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does KFC compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while KFC holds a 4. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks 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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