Asda Express PFS Nightingale food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Asda Express PFS Nightingale holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 61 Nightingale Road, Hitchin, SG5 1RQ
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Asda Express PFS Nightingale among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ← Asda Express PFS Nightingale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Asda Express PFS Nightingale none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Asda Express PFS Nightingale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
| AnX Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Bite Around The World Mobile caterer | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Club 85 Pub/bar/nightclub | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2011 |
| Feed up warm up Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| Benslow Music Trust Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Blakes Corner Store (99-100 Ickleford Road) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Asda Express PFS Nightingale
What is Asda Express PFS Nightingale's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express PFS Nightingale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 27 March 2026.
Is Asda Express PFS Nightingale safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Asda Express PFS Nightingale last inspected?
Asda Express PFS Nightingale was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express PFS Nightingale?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Asda Express PFS Nightingale compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express PFS Nightingale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Asda Express PFS Nightingale and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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