ASDA Express Dagenham, Becontree Avenue PFS food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Barking and Dagenham
ASDA Express Dagenham, Becontree Avenue 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 27 March 2024, 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: 402 - 410 Becontree Avenue, RM8 2UU
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
That puts ASDA Express Dagenham, Becontree Avenue PFS among the 657 places in Barking and Dagenham holding top marks, 55% 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 | 657 | 55% | ← ASDA Express Dagenham, Becontree Avenue PFS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 250 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 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 Dagenham, Becontree Avenue 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 Dagenham, Becontree Avenue PFS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Till 11 Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| B & C Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2023 |
| Asli Butt Karahi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Bakers and Shakers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Abbey Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Amiraj Caterers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Bambinos Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
Questions about ASDA Express Dagenham, Becontree Avenue PFS
What is ASDA Express Dagenham, Becontree Avenue PFS's food hygiene rating?
ASDA Express Dagenham, Becontree Avenue PFS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 27 March 2024.
Is ASDA Express Dagenham, Becontree Avenue 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 Dagenham, Becontree Avenue PFS last inspected?
ASDA Express Dagenham, Becontree Avenue PFS was last inspected on 27 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barking and Dagenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ASDA Express Dagenham, Becontree Avenue PFS?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Dagenham, Becontree Avenue PFS compare to other places in Barking and Dagenham?
55% of the 1,196 rated food businesses in Barking and Dagenham hold the top rating of 5, and ASDA Express Dagenham, Becontree Avenue PFS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects ASDA Express Dagenham, Becontree Avenue 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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