Asda food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Barking and Dagenham
Asda holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 1 Merrielands Retail Park, Merrielands Crescent, RM9 6SJ
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
That puts Asda among the 657 places in Barking and Dagenham holding top marks, 55% 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 | 657 | 55% | ← Asda | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 250 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Bambino City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| B and M Retail LTD Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| BN Ripple Mart & More Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2024 |
| Angel Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2023 |
| BGirls Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Asia Halal Supermarket Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
Questions about Asda
What is Asda's food hygiene rating?
Asda has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 2 November 2024.
Is Asda 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Asda last inspected?
Asda was last inspected on 2 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barking and Dagenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Asda compare to other places in Barking and Dagenham?
55% of the 1,196 rated food businesses in Barking and Dagenham hold the top rating of 5, and Asda is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects Asda 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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