Food Hygiene Ratings for Tesco Stores Limited

119 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 5.0/5.

119
Locations
5.0/5
Average Rating
96.0%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good96.0%96
Good4.0%4
Satisfactory0.0%0
Improvement Needed0.0%0
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Tesco Stores Limited has 119 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 5.0 out of 5. This is above the national average of 4.6/5, indicating strong food hygiene standards across the chain.

Of all rated locations, 96.0% 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 — Tendring has the lowest average rating for Tesco Stores Limited while Birmingham 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
Aberdeenshire80.0/5
Basildon44.8/5
Birmingham45.0/5
Powys45.0/5
Hackney35.0/5
Reigate and Banstead35.0/5
Somerset35.0/5
Telford and Wrekin Council35.0/5
Tendring34.7/5
Wandsworth35.0/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Tesco Stores Limited's average food hygiene rating?+

Tesco Stores Limited has an average food hygiene rating of 5.0 out of 5 across 119 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.

How many Tesco Stores Limited locations have a rating of 5?+

There are currently 96 Tesco Stores Limited locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 96.0% of all rated branches.

Which Tesco Stores Limited has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Tesco Stores Limited locations are in areas like Tendring. 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