Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swindon
Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way 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 31 March 2026, 3 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: Shop, Dorcan Way Service Station, Dorcan Way, SN3 3RA
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 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 Dorcan Way 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 Dorcan Way, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Ltd (c/o Nyland Special School) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Better Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Cater Link At Grange Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd (c/o Mountford Manor Primary School) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Bridge End Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way
What is Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way 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 Dorcan Way last inspected?
Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Asda Express PFS Dorcan Way 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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