Asda Express PFS Hanford food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
Asda Express PFS Hanford 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 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Stone Road, Hanford, ST4 4QA
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Asda Express PFS Hanford among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,486 | 78% | ← Asda Express PFS Hanford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 392 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Hanford 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 Hanford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake n Butty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Barlaston Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Cadwalader's Ice Cream Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Capabilitea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Ash Green Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| BT Farm Fresh Meat Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2018 |
Questions about Asda Express PFS Hanford
What is Asda Express PFS Hanford's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express PFS Hanford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 29 November 2024.
Is Asda Express PFS Hanford 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 Hanford last inspected?
Asda Express PFS Hanford was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express PFS Hanford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Hanford compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,894 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express PFS Hanford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Asda Express PFS Hanford 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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