Asda Express Hallwood Link PFS food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Halton
Asda Express Hallwood Link PFS 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 16 December 2025, 6 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: Hallwood Link Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2HQ
How it compares in Halton
That puts Asda Express Hallwood Link PFS among the 620 places in Halton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 620 | 75% | ← Asda Express Hallwood Link PFS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 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 Hallwood Link 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 Hallwood Link PFS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Farm Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
| Dorset Gardens - Country Garden Catering Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Bethesda Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2017 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Beechwood link club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about Asda Express Hallwood Link PFS
What is Asda Express Hallwood Link PFS's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express Hallwood Link PFS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Asda Express Hallwood Link PFS 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 Hallwood Link PFS last inspected?
Asda Express Hallwood Link PFS was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Express Hallwood Link PFS?
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 Hallwood Link PFS compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express Hallwood Link PFS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Asda Express Hallwood Link 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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