Asda Express PFS Birches Bridge food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Staffordshire
Asda Express PFS Birches Bridge 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 18 November 2025, 7 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: Birches Bridge Garage, Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, WV8 1PF
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts Asda Express PFS Birches Bridge among the 600 places in South Staffordshire 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 | 600 | 86% | ← Asda Express PFS Birches Bridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 41 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 Birches Bridge 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 Birches Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codsall Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Birches Bridge Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Codsall Middle School School/college/university | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Comptons Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Burg Inns Ltd T/A The Bentlands Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Asda Express PFS Birches Bridge
What is Asda Express PFS Birches Bridge's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express PFS Birches Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Asda Express PFS Birches Bridge 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 Birches Bridge last inspected?
Asda Express PFS Birches Bridge was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express PFS Birches Bridge?
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 Birches Bridge compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 695 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express PFS Birches Bridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects Asda Express PFS Birches Bridge 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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Asda Express PFS Birches Bridge is one of 47 rated food businesses in Codsall. See every hygiene rating in Codsall →
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