Food Hygiene Ratings for Tesco Express

628 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.9/5.

628
Locations
4.9/5
Average Rating
92.6%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good92.6%535
Good7.3%42
Satisfactory0.2%1
Improvement Needed0.0%0
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Tesco Express has 628 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, 92.6% 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 — Redbridge has the lowest average rating for Tesco Express while Basildon 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

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Liverpool234.9/5
Bristol224.9/5
Wiltshire154.9/5
Barnet134.9/5
Leicester City135.0/5
Birmingham124.8/5
Edinburgh (City of)120.0/5
Hammersmith and Fulham125.0/5
Bromley115.0/5
Dudley114.7/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Tesco Express's average food hygiene rating?+

Tesco Express has an average food hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 628 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.

How many Tesco Express locations have a rating of 5?+

There are currently 535 Tesco Express locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 92.6% of all rated branches.

Which Tesco Express has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Tesco Express locations are in areas like Redbridge. 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