KFC is the most recognisable fried chicken chain in the world, so well-loved it gets away with serving its food in a bucket.

Southampton hosts six establishments displaying the image of Colonel Sanders meaning you are never too far from a Fillet Tower Burger or a Boneless Banquet.

If you ever wondered though which is the best when it comes to cleanliness, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) make their hygiene ratings public, meaning it's easy to discover how restaurants scored.

The inspections are carried out by the local authority and findings are updated on the FSA website whenever there is a new inspection.

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What the ratings mean:

There are six different ratings that a venue can be awarded from 0 to 5.

  • 5 - Hygiene standards are very good
  • 4 – Hygiene standards are good
  • 3 – Hygiene standards are generally satisfactory
  • 2 – Some improvement is necessary
  • 1 – Major improvement is necessary
  • 0 – Urgent improvement is required

How is KFC assessed?

Inspectors look at a few different key elements when assessing the hygiene of a restaurant including: 

How hygienically the food is handled- such as how its prepared, cooked, re-heated, cooled, and stored.

The condition of the structure of the buildings – the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation, and other facilities.

How the business manages what it does to make sure food is safe so the officer can be confident standards will be maintained in the future.

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Southampton KFC hygiene ratings

KFC - West Quay Shopping Centre
Food hygiene rating: 5
Last inspected: December 4, 2019

KFC - Redbridge Road
Food hygiene rating: 5
Last inspected: February 22, 2022

KFC - Above Bar Street
Food hygiene rating: 5
Last inspected: December 9, 2019

KFC - Bursledon Road
Food hygiene rating: N/A
Last inspected: Awaiting inspection

KFC - Long Lane, Holbury
Food hygiene rating: 5
Last inspected: January 11, 2022

KFC - Hedge End Trade Park, Tollbar Way
Food hygiene rating: 5
Last inspected: July 17, 2018