Asda Express PFS Downs food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Vale of Glamorgan
Asda Express PFS Downs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 September 2025, 10 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: Downs Filling Station, Stalling Down, CF71 7DT
How it compares in Vale of Glamorgan
That puts Asda Express PFS Downs among the 825 places in Vale of Glamorgan holding top marks, 71% 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 | 825 | 71% | ← Asda Express PFS Downs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 96 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 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 PFS Downs 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 PFS Downs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mughal Emperor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Brunch Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Coed Organic Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2019 |
| Friends of Coed Hills Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| The Manor House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| The Bush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| TheOneThing Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Farmers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Asda Express PFS Downs
What is Asda Express PFS Downs's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express PFS Downs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of Glamorgan Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Asda Express PFS Downs 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Asda Express PFS Downs last inspected?
Asda Express PFS Downs was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of Glamorgan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express PFS Downs?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Asda Express PFS Downs compare to other places in Vale of Glamorgan?
71% of the 1,154 rated food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express PFS Downs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of Glamorgan Council inspects Asda Express PFS Downs 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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