Asda food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Swale
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
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 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: Mill Way, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2PB
How it compares in Swale
That puts Asda among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Asda | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Eynsford Riverside Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2024 |
| Loring Hall Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Rochester & Cobham Park Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Cater Link Limited Pluckley Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| D R Luckhurst Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 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 Swale Council on 4 November 2025.
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 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale 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 Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Asda is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale 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.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Asda is one of 298 rated food businesses in Sittingbourne. See every hygiene rating in Sittingbourne →
Swale inspects and rates 1,226 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Swale →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.swale.gov.uk
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