MFC Fried Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Barnsley
MFC Fried Chicken 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 26 November 2025, 7 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: 218 Pontefract Road, S71 5PN
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so MFC Fried Chicken sits behind roughly 1,344 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ← MFC Fried Chicken | |
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 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 MFC Fried Chicken 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 MFC Fried Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Burton Grange Community Centre Other catering premises | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bettalives Lundwood Food Pantry Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Blossom Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2015 |
| Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bistro at the Pocket Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Atlantic Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about MFC Fried Chicken
What is MFC Fried Chicken's food hygiene rating?
MFC Fried Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnsley Council on 26 November 2025.
Is MFC Fried Chicken 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 MFC Fried Chicken last inspected?
MFC Fried Chicken was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at MFC Fried Chicken?
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 MFC Fried Chicken compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while MFC Fried Chicken holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects MFC Fried Chicken 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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