ASDA Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Colchester
ASDA Stores Ltd 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 20 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Asda Stores Ltd Asda Supermarket, Petrolea Close, Colchester, CO4 5TU
How it compares in Colchester
That puts ASDA Stores Ltd among the 1,191 places in Colchester holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,191 | 89% | ← ASDA Stores Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 296 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Instore Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Childsplay Day Nursery Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Airhop Trampoline Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Alderwood Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Benny's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Belle Vue Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
Questions about ASDA Stores Ltd
What is ASDA Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
ASDA Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 20 May 2024.
Is ASDA Stores Ltd 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 Stores Ltd last inspected?
ASDA Stores Ltd was last inspected on 20 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester 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 "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 Stores Ltd compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and ASDA Stores Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester 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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