Food Hygiene Ratings for Tesco

1,411 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.9/5.

1,411
Locations
4.9/5
Average Rating
93.4%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good93.4%1,276
Good5.8%79
Satisfactory0.4%5
Improvement Needed0.4%6
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Tesco has 1,411 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 4.9 out of 5. This is in line with the national average of 4.6/5.

Of all rated locations, 93.4% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.0% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.

Ratings vary by location — Wakefield has the lowest average rating for Tesco while Ashford has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
TescoUB6 8QYEaling2Dec 29, 2023
TescoHU6 7XPHull City2Sep 13, 2025
TescoSO14 2BYSouthampton2Oct 27, 2025
TescoWF1 4LHWakefield2Jul 16, 2025
TescoWF10 3LWWakefield2Jul 02, 2025
TescoSW11 1HGWandsworth2Nov 10, 2025

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole305.0/5
Lambeth245.0/5
Tower Hamlets245.0/5
Buckinghamshire235.0/5
Cardiff224.7/5
Islington214.9/5
Westminster215.0/5
Southwark204.8/5
Hillingdon154.9/5
Belfast City144.9/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Tesco's average food hygiene rating?+

Tesco has an average food hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 1,411 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.

How many Tesco locations have a rating of 5?+

There are currently 1,276 Tesco locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 93.4% of all rated branches.

Which Tesco has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Tesco locations are in areas like Wakefield. There are 0 locations rated 0 or 1, indicating they require urgent or major improvement. Always check the specific rating of the branch you plan to visit.

Data from official government food safety agencies