Asda Express Newport Highcross PFS food hygiene rating
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Asda Express Newport Highcross PFS holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 September 2025, 9 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: Co-Op Filling Station, High Cross Road, Rogerstone, NP10 9AE
How it compares in Newport
That puts Asda Express Newport Highcross PFS among the 905 places in Newport holding top marks, 78% 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 | 905 | 78% | ← Asda Express Newport Highcross PFS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 198 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 Newport Highcross 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.
Questions about Asda Express Newport Highcross PFS
What is Asda Express Newport Highcross PFS's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express Newport Highcross PFS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Asda Express Newport Highcross 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Asda Express Newport Highcross PFS last inspected?
Asda Express Newport Highcross PFS was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express Newport Highcross 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 Newport Highcross PFS compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express Newport Highcross PFS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Asda Express Newport Highcross 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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