Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chesterfield
Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 75 West Bars, S40 1BA
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars) among the 763 places in Chesterfield holding top marks, 88% 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 | 763 | 88% | ← Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 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 Very 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 Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars) 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 Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Chesterfield Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Breathe Pilates Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Brampton Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Charis Soup Kitchen Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2026 |
| Aunty Dots Sweets Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Brampton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2022 |
| Blueberry Cafe at Queens Park Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars)
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars)'s food hygiene rating?
Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 12 July 2024.
Is Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars) 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars) last inspected?
Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars) was last inspected on 12 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars) compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars) 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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