McDonald's is arguably the most popular fast-food chain in the world with thousands across the UK.

In Watford alone, there are five of the golden arches meaning you are never far from a Big Mac or a Chicken Legend.

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 Mcdonald's 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.

All the McDonalds in Watford hygiene ratings:

Elton Way Watford Hertfordshire WD25

Rating: 5

Last inspected: October 8 2019

Asda Stores Limited St Albans Road Watford WD24 7RT

Rating: 5

Last inspected: January 8 2019

873 St Albans Road Watford WD25 0NH

Rating: 5

Last inspected: January 20 2020

331 St Albans Road Watford WD24 6PP

Rating: 5

Last inspected: February 4 2020

128 - 130 High Street Watford WD17 2BJ

Rating: 5

Last inspected: December 7 2019