Asda Express PFS by Ivy Cross food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Asda Express PFS by Ivy Cross 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 12 August 2025, 11 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: Ivy Cross Service Station Ivy Cross, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Asda Express PFS by Ivy Cross among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Asda Express PFS by Ivy Cross | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 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 PFS by Ivy Cross 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 by Ivy Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Family Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Ivy Cross - Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Gold Hill Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Salsa Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Asda Express PFS by Ivy Cross
What is Asda Express PFS by Ivy Cross's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express PFS by Ivy Cross has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Asda Express PFS by Ivy Cross 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 by Ivy Cross last inspected?
Asda Express PFS by Ivy Cross was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express PFS by Ivy Cross?
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 PFS by Ivy Cross compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express PFS by Ivy Cross is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Asda Express PFS by Ivy Cross 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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