Asda food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bolton
Asda 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 16 December 2024, 18 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: 45 The Linkway, Horwich, BL6 6JA
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Asda among the 1,220 places in Bolton holding top marks, 55% 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 | 1,220 | 55% | ← Asda | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 186 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Blanco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Carrs Pasties Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
Questions about Asda
What is Asda's food hygiene rating?
Asda has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 16 December 2024.
Is Asda 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 last inspected?
Asda was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Asda is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Asda is one of 175 rated food businesses in Horwich. See every hygiene rating in Horwich →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.bolton.gov.uk
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