KFC food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wirral
KFC 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
This is a fresh result: KFC was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
89% of rated food businesses in Wirral score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wirral ratings →
Address: 269 Laird Street, Birkenhead, CH41 0AB
How this rating has changed
KFC was re-inspected on 26 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wirral
That puts KFC among the 1,616 places in Wirral holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,616 | 73% | ← KFC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 359 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Birkenhead park RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Birkenhead Park Rugby Club - Events Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Birkenhead Grange Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Birkenhead 6th Form College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| AiSushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
| 3 Bs Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about KFC
What is KFC's food hygiene rating?
KFC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 26 August 2026.
Is KFC 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 KFC last inspected?
KFC was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. 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?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 KFC compare to other places in Wirral?
73% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and KFC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
KFC is one of 286 rated food businesses in Birkenhead. See every hygiene rating in Birkenhead →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.wirral.gov.uk
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