Asda Express Empire PFS food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Asda Express Empire PFS holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 14 August 2025, 10 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: Empire Service Station, 518-530 Dunstable Road, LU4 8DL
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Asda Express Empire PFS sits behind roughly 846 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 846 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ← Asda Express Empire PFS | |
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 403 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 Express Empire PFS 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 Express Empire PFS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKS Food City Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| A1 Lahori Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| A.K’s Piri Piri Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| 5 Akhis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2018 |
| Bismillah Madina Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2023 |
| Bonitos Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Asda Express Empire PFS
What is Asda Express Empire PFS's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express Empire PFS has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Luton Council on 14 August 2025.
Is Asda Express Empire PFS 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Asda Express Empire PFS last inspected?
Asda Express Empire PFS was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express Empire PFS?
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 Express Empire PFS compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Asda Express Empire PFS holds a 4. 231 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Asda Express Empire PFS 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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