Asda Express PFS Middleforth food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Ribble
Asda Express PFS Middleforth 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 20 August 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: 138 Leyland Road, Penwortham, Lancashire, PR1 9QD
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Asda Express PFS Middleforth among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% 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 | 689 | 95% | ← Asda Express PFS Middleforth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 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 Very 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 Middleforth 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 Middleforth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Middleforth PFS Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| BAC and EE Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Aven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 1260 Craft & Crust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| 23 Winckley Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| African Village Preston Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about Asda Express PFS Middleforth
What is Asda Express PFS Middleforth's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express PFS Middleforth has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Asda Express PFS Middleforth 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 PFS Middleforth last inspected?
Asda Express PFS Middleforth was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express PFS Middleforth?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Middleforth compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express PFS Middleforth is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Asda Express PFS Middleforth 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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