Asda Express Carnforth PFS food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lancaster City
Asda Express Carnforth 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 29 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Carnforth Service Station, Lancaster Road, Carnforth, LA5 9EA
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Asda Express Carnforth PFS sits behind roughly 865 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 16% | ← Asda Express Carnforth PFS | |
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 64 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Carnforth 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 Carnforth PFS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2024 |
| Canal Turn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| T'other Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Nippers Childrens Day Nursery Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Gravy Train Catering Company Ltd Mobile caterer | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Carnforth Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| North Road Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Carnforth Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Asda Express Carnforth PFS
What is Asda Express Carnforth PFS's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express Carnforth PFS has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lancaster City Council on 29 September 2024.
Is Asda Express Carnforth 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 Carnforth PFS last inspected?
Asda Express Carnforth PFS was last inspected on 29 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express Carnforth PFS?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Asda Express Carnforth PFS compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, while Asda Express Carnforth PFS holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Asda Express Carnforth 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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