Asda Express Strood Salters Cross PFS food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Medway
Asda Express Strood Salters Cross 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 18 November 2025, 7 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: 202 Watling Street, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3QL
How it compares in Medway
That puts Asda Express Strood Salters Cross PFS among the 1,577 places in Medway 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 | 1,577 | 80% | ← Asda Express Strood Salters Cross PFS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 174 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 Strood Salters Cross 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 Strood Salters Cross PFS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Court School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Ashwi Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Chartwells @ Elaine Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bligh Way Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bligh Way Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| 2J's Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Barrel & Bun Xpress Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Castle View House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
Questions about Asda Express Strood Salters Cross PFS
What is Asda Express Strood Salters Cross PFS's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express Strood Salters Cross PFS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Asda Express Strood Salters Cross 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 Strood Salters Cross PFS last inspected?
Asda Express Strood Salters Cross PFS was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express Strood Salters Cross 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 Strood Salters Cross PFS compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express Strood Salters Cross PFS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Asda Express Strood Salters Cross 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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