Asda Superstore (Golborne) food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wigan
Asda Superstore (Golborne) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Edge Green Lane, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3RW
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Asda Superstore (Golborne) sits behind roughly 1,256 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ← Asda Superstore (Golborne) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 232 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Superstore (Golborne) 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 Superstore (Golborne), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Food Bank Golborne Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Ergo Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Bridgewater Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Golborne Community Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| All Saints Nursery School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Golborne House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Governing Body of Golborne High School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club, Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2026 |
Questions about Asda Superstore (Golborne)
What is Asda Superstore (Golborne)'s food hygiene rating?
Asda Superstore (Golborne) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Asda Superstore (Golborne) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Asda Superstore (Golborne) last inspected?
Asda Superstore (Golborne) was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wigan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Superstore (Golborne)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Asda Superstore (Golborne) compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Asda Superstore (Golborne) holds a 4. 526 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Asda Superstore (Golborne) 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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