Asda Express Swanley - High Street PFS food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sevenoaks
Asda Express Swanley - High Street PFS holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 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: Coop Food, Swanley Service Station, 73 - 75 High Street, BR8 8AF
How it compares in Sevenoaks
In Sevenoaks, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Asda Express Swanley - High Street PFS sits behind roughly 669 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 669 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 14% | ← Asda Express Swanley - High Street PFS | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 103 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Swanley - High Street 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 Swanley - High Street PFS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Lullingstone Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Galms Ltd T/A McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Nourish Contract Catering @ Downsview Community Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Blue Harbour Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Motties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Local Wine And Vape Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
Questions about Asda Express Swanley - High Street PFS
What is Asda Express Swanley - High Street PFS's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express Swanley - High Street PFS has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Asda Express Swanley - High Street PFS safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Asda Express Swanley - High Street PFS last inspected?
Asda Express Swanley - High Street PFS was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express Swanley - High Street PFS?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Swanley - High Street PFS compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, while Asda Express Swanley - High Street PFS holds a 4. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Asda Express Swanley - High Street 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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