Asda Express Harborne - High Street PFS food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Birmingham
Asda Express Harborne - High Street 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
This is a fresh result: Asda Express Harborne - High Street PFS was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 261-263 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9QG
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Asda Express Harborne - High Street PFS among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Asda Express Harborne - High Street PFS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 Harborne - 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 Harborne - High Street PFS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Arco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Asda Express Harborne - High Street PFS
What is Asda Express Harborne - High Street PFS's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express Harborne - High Street PFS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Asda Express Harborne - High Street 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 Harborne - High Street PFS last inspected?
Asda Express Harborne - High Street PFS was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express Harborne - High Street 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Asda Express Harborne - High Street PFS compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express Harborne - High Street PFS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Asda Express Harborne - 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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