Asda Express PFS Sproughton Rd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Babergh
Asda Express PFS Sproughton Rd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2026, 6 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: Sproughton Road Service Station, Sproughton Road, Sproughton, IP1 5FG
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Asda Express PFS Sproughton Rd among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Asda Express PFS Sproughton Rd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 Sproughton Rd 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 Sproughton Rd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglia Indoor Kart Racing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Aspect Living Foundation Other catering premises | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2021 |
| Bramford Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| AS Food and Newsagent Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2016 |
| Al's Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Bwownies Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bramford Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Asda Express PFS Sproughton Rd
What is Asda Express PFS Sproughton Rd's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express PFS Sproughton Rd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 9 January 2026.
Is Asda Express PFS Sproughton Rd 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Asda Express PFS Sproughton Rd last inspected?
Asda Express PFS Sproughton Rd was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express PFS Sproughton Rd?
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 Sproughton Rd compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express PFS Sproughton Rd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Asda Express PFS Sproughton Rd 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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