Asda Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · New Forest
Asda Stores Ltd 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 23 May 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: Maynard Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3ZA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Asda Stores Ltd among the 1,154 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,154 | 80% | ← Asda Stores Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 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 Stores Ltd 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 Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Arrosto DI Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Fun Box Day Nursery Caring Premises | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Cats Protection - Southampton Branch Charity Shop Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Americano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Totton Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
Questions about Asda Stores Ltd
What is Asda Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Asda Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 23 May 2024.
Is Asda Stores Ltd 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 Stores Ltd last inspected?
Asda Stores Ltd was last inspected on 23 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Stores Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Asda Stores Ltd compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Stores Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Asda Stores Ltd 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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Asda Stores Ltd is one of 133 rated food businesses in Totton. See every hygiene rating in Totton →
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