Asda Express PFS Totton food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · New Forest
Asda Express PFS Totton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 65 Ringwood Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 8DD
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Asda Express PFS Totton 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 Express PFS Totton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Express PFS Totton 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 PFS Totton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsabelcake Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Americano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Fun Box Day Nursery Caring Premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| Arrosto DI Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Asda Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Asda Express PFS Totton
What is Asda Express PFS Totton's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express PFS Totton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 26 October 2024.
Is Asda Express PFS Totton 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Asda Express PFS Totton last inspected?
Asda Express PFS Totton was last inspected on 26 October 2024, 20 months 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 Express PFS Totton?
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 Express PFS Totton 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 Express PFS Totton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Asda Express PFS Totton 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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