KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)

Portobello

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 8 July 2026 by Gateshead.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken), from October 2024 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2024 to 5 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken).

Food hygiene rating history for KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
30 October 2024	5 / 5	Very good
8 July 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) in Portobello has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Washington Services,
Portobello,
Birtley,
DH3 2SJ

KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) Hygiene Rating - 5/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken). The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)?

Food hygiene at KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) is inspected by Gateshead, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.gateshead.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)

What is KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)’s food hygiene rating?

KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 8 July 2026.

When was KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) last inspected?

KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) was last inspected by Gateshead on 8 July 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.