Asda Express PFS Parkgate food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
Asda Express PFS Parkgate 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 16 August 2023, 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: Esso Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BE
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Asda Express PFS Parkgate among the 2,139 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← Asda Express PFS Parkgate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 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 Parkgate 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 Parkgate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Chester Hopscotch Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Avenue Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Blacon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Blacon Beacon Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Asda Express PFS Parkgate
What is Asda Express PFS Parkgate's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express PFS Parkgate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 16 August 2023.
Is Asda Express PFS Parkgate 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 PFS Parkgate last inspected?
Asda Express PFS Parkgate was last inspected on 16 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express PFS Parkgate?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Asda Express PFS Parkgate compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express PFS Parkgate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Asda Express PFS Parkgate 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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