Asda Express Gosforth- Rotary Way PFS food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Asda Express Gosforth- Rotary Way PFS 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 13 January 2026, 5 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: Asda Express Asda Petrol Filling Station Rotary Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5EH
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Asda Express Gosforth- Rotary Way PFS among the 1,895 places in Newcastle Upon Tyne 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 | 1,895 | 75% | ← Asda Express Gosforth- Rotary Way PFS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 200 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 Gosforth- Rotary Way 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 Gosforth- Rotary Way PFS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons Nest Vintage Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Border Minstrel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Dhillons Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bunns of Brunton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Brunton Park News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Brunton First School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Brunswick House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Asda Express Gosforth- Rotary Way PFS
What is Asda Express Gosforth- Rotary Way PFS's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express Gosforth- Rotary Way PFS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 13 January 2026.
Is Asda Express Gosforth- Rotary Way 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Asda Express Gosforth- Rotary Way PFS last inspected?
Asda Express Gosforth- Rotary Way PFS was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express Gosforth- Rotary Way PFS?
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 Gosforth- Rotary Way PFS compare to other places in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,525 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express Gosforth- Rotary Way PFS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Asda Express Gosforth- Rotary Way 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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