KFC Heswall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wirral
KFC Heswall 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 12 January 2026, 6 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: 206 Telegraph Road, Heswall, CH60 0AL
How it compares in Wirral
In Wirral, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so KFC Heswall sits behind roughly 1,596 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,596 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 367 | 17% | ← KFC Heswall | |
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 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 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 Heswall 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 Heswall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish @ the Lighthouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| HESWALL Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Daily Grind Coffee and Gift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Masseys Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Nyx Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Blind Pig @ Heswall Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about KFC Heswall
What is KFC Heswall's food hygiene rating?
KFC Heswall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wirral Council on 12 January 2026.
Is KFC Heswall 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 Heswall last inspected?
KFC Heswall was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at KFC Heswall?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does KFC Heswall compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,208 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, while KFC Heswall holds a 4. 367 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects KFC Heswall 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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