Asda Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Ards and North Down
Asda Stores Ltd 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 24 February 2026, 4 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: 7 Circular Road, Ballycullen, Newtownards, BT23 4EU
How it compares in Ards and North Down
That puts Asda Stores Ltd among the 949 places in Ards and North Down holding top marks, 82% 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 | 949 | 82% | ← Asda Stores Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 118 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 Stores Ltd 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 Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Mcdonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Mcgee's Butchers @ Asda Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Daisy's Delights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| KFC - Ards Shopping Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Del Piero's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Asda Stores Ltd
What is Asda Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Asda Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ards and North Down Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Asda Stores Ltd 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 Stores Ltd last inspected?
Asda Stores Ltd was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ards and North Down Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asda Stores Ltd?
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 Stores Ltd compare to other places in Ards and North Down?
82% of the 1,155 rated food businesses in Ards and North Down hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Stores Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects Asda Stores Ltd 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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