Asda food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochford
Asda holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 August 2024, 22 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: Priory Chase, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9JR
How it compares in Rochford
In Rochford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Asda sits behind roughly 556 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 491 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ← Asda | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill's Fish & Chips/ Serial Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Downhall Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Fitzroy Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Cafe No. 11 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
Questions about Asda
What is Asda's food hygiene rating?
Asda has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rochford Council on 22 August 2024.
Is Asda safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Asda last inspected?
Asda was last inspected on 22 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Asda compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, while Asda holds a 3. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Asda 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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