Asda food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Central Bedfordshire
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 26 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Court Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4JD
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Asda among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← Asda | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Cooper Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Dunstable Foodbank Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Ashton Lodge Caring Premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Costworth Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2018 |
| Cool Shisha & Vape Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Efes BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Cookies & Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2021 |
| Fast & Fresh Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
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 Central Bedfordshire Council on 26 April 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 26 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda?
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 compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Asda is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire 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 Dunstable. See every hygiene rating in Dunstable →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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