Asda Express Farnworth PFS food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Halton
Asda Express Farnworth PFS 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 6 August 2024, 23 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: 186 Lunts Heath Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 5AZ
How it compares in Halton
That puts Asda Express Farnworth PFS among the 620 places in Halton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 620 | 75% | ← Asda Express Farnworth PFS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 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 Very 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 Express Farnworth PFS 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 Farnworth PFS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Post Office Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2021 |
| Cronton Fish Bar 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Cronton Lane Bakery Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Farnworth CE Primary School - Edsential School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Dunkys Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Brew & Bake Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Asda Express Farnworth PFS
What is Asda Express Farnworth PFS's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express Farnworth PFS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 6 August 2024.
Is Asda Express Farnworth PFS 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 Farnworth PFS last inspected?
Asda Express Farnworth PFS was last inspected on 6 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express Farnworth PFS?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Express Farnworth PFS compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express Farnworth PFS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Asda Express Farnworth PFS 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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