Asda Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Suffolk
Asda Stores Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 November 2025, 7 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: Asda Stores Limited, Belvedere Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0PX
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Asda Stores Ltd sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ← Asda Stores Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stores Ltd 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 Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cofetaria Gabriela's Cakes Lowestoft Ltd Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Desmonds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Eventopia Party Ltd Retailers - other | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Cafe East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Co-op Kirkley Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2019 |
| Coffee@The Claremont Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Chipsters/The Harbour Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Asda Stores Ltd
What is Asda Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Asda Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Asda Stores Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Asda Stores Ltd last inspected?
Asda Stores Ltd was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Stores Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Stores Ltd compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Asda Stores Ltd holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Asda Stores Ltd 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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