Asda Express PFS Markham Vale food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Chesterfield
Asda Express PFS Markham Vale 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 7 November 2025, 8 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: M1 Commerce Park, Markham Lane, Duckmanton, S44 5HQ
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts Asda Express PFS Markham Vale among the 762 places in Chesterfield holding top marks, 88% 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 | 762 | 88% | ← Asda Express PFS Markham Vale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 82 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 Express PFS Markham Vale 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 Markham Vale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydias Cake Studio Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Greggs (Markham Vale Services) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd (Markham Vale Services) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Duckmanton Miners' Welfare Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Co-operative Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Arkwright Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Duckmanton Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Asda Express PFS Markham Vale
What is Asda Express PFS Markham Vale's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express PFS Markham Vale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Asda Express PFS Markham Vale 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 Express PFS Markham Vale last inspected?
Asda Express PFS Markham Vale was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express PFS Markham Vale?
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 Express PFS Markham Vale compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 869 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express PFS Markham Vale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Asda Express PFS Markham Vale 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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