Asda Express Nene Valley North PFS food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
Asda Express Nene Valley North 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 7 February 2025, 17 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: Asda Express, Service Station Northbound, A45 Nene Valley Way, NN3 5LU
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Asda Express Nene Valley North PFS sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← Asda Express Nene Valley North PFS | |
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Nene Valley North 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 Nene Valley North PFS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecton Golden Oldies (Ecton Luncheon Club) Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Dolce Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Impact Food Group School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Happy Days Childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Ecton Village Hall - Ecton Brew Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Ecton Village Primary Academy Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2018 |
Questions about Asda Express Nene Valley North PFS
What is Asda Express Nene Valley North PFS's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express Nene Valley North PFS has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 7 February 2025.
Is Asda Express Nene Valley North 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 Nene Valley North PFS last inspected?
Asda Express Nene Valley North PFS was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express Nene Valley North PFS?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Nene Valley North PFS compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Asda Express Nene Valley North PFS holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Asda Express Nene Valley North 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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