McDonalds Food Hygiene Ratings
Every UK location ranked by food safety score
McDonalds is one of the top-performing chains in the UK for food hygiene, with 97.29% of locations holding a perfect 5-star rating.
Rating Distribution
🏆 Best Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Three Counties Retail Park, Townsend Way, Malvern WR14 1PY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Malvern Hills | 26 Jan 2026 |
McDonald's, Berristow Lane, South Normanton DE55 2EG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Bolsover | 28 Jan 2025 |
Fullbridge, Maldon, Essex CM9 4LE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 5 | Maldon | 22 Jan 2026 |
554-556 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 4BH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 0 | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | 17 Jan 2024 |
Lime Square, Ashton Old Road, Manchester M11 1DA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Manchester | 18 Nov 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
872-874 Shore Road BT36 7DQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | 10 / 15 / 20 | Belfast City | 10 Dec 2025 |
McDonalds Restaurant, A50 Bypass, Uttoxeter ST14 5AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | 5 / 5 / 20 | East Staffordshire | 18 May 2026 |
43 Standishgate, Wigan WN1 1UP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | 0 / 15 / 20 | Wigan | 27 May 2026 |
Mcdonalds, Colorado Way, Castleford WF10 4TA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | 0 / 15 / 10 | Wakefield | 14 May 2026 |
McDonalds, Anchorage Road, Fleetwood FY7 6AE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | — / — / — | Wyre | 14 Jan 2026 |
How Food Hygiene Ratings Work
Every food business in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is inspected by local council officers and given a food hygiene rating from 0 to 5:
What are the H/S/C sub-scores?
Behind each rating, inspectors assess three areas and give a score where lower is better:
- Hygiene (H)How hygienically food is prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled, and stored. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Structural (S)The condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Confidence (C)How well the business manages food safety — records, training, procedures. 0 = very good, 30 = urgent improvement
A perfect score is 0/0/0 — meaning very good across all three areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores.
FAQ
Is McDonalds food hygiene good?
McDonalds has an average food hygiene rating of 5/5 across 500 UK locations. 97.29% hold a 5-star rating. This is above the national average.
How many McDonalds locations are in the UK?
There are 500 McDonalds locations with food hygiene ratings in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the worst rated McDonalds in the UK?
The lowest rated McDonalds is at 872-874 Shore Road with a rating of 1/5 (inspected 10/12/2025).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily