Asda food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Maldon
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
This is a fresh result: Asda was inspected on 15 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Maldon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Maldon ratings →
Address: Bentalls Shopping Centre, Colchester Road, Heybridge, CM9 4NW
How this rating has changed
Asda has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 15 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Asda among the 523 places in Maldon holding top marks, 88% 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 | 523 | 88% | ← Asda | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Pharmacy Bentalls Centre Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Heybridge General Store Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Crispy Bacon Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Firstlings Residential Home Caring Premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Maltsters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Brewery Kitchen By Mad Franks Mobile caterer | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Bengal Nights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
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 Maldon Council on 15 August 2026.
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 15 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon 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 Maldon?
88% of the 591 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Asda is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon 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.
Tell me when this changes
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Asda is one of 43 rated food businesses in Heybridge. See every hygiene rating in Heybridge →
Maldon inspects and rates 683 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Maldon →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.maldon.gov.uk
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