KFC is arguably the most popular fried-chicken chain in the world with thousands across the UK. 

In Bolton, there are five KFCs meaning you are never far from a bargain bucket or chicken tenders.

But with each restaurant there comes a different standard to cleanliness and hygiene. 

And thanks to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) we get to look out what each of the hygiene ratings is for the different locations. 

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

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 and so that the officer can be confident standards will be maintained in the future.

Bolton KFC hygiene ratings: 

99-105 Albert Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9EA

Rating: 5

Last inspected: January 23 2020

43 The Linkway, Horwich Bolton, BL6 6JA

Rating: 5

Last inspected: October 11 2018 

85 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6HE

Rating: 5

Last inspected: August 13 2019

Unit 1 Waters Meeting Road, Bolton, BL1 8TT

Rating: 5

Last inspected: March 27 2017

Meadow Lane, Bolton, BL2 6PT

Rating: 5

Last inspected: January 15 2022