Asda food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Devon
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 21 February 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: Asda Stores Limited, Anchorwood Retail Park, Taw Wharf, EX31 2BN
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Asda among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Asda | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Asda Barnstaple Petrol Filling Station Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2017 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Castle Chambers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Devon Antenatal Family Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Fireaway Designer Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Claytons & The Glasshouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
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 North Devon Council on 21 February 2024.
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 21 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Asda compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Asda is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon 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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