Food Hygiene Ratings for Tesco Stores Ltd

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

140
Locations
5.0/5
Average Rating
96.9%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good96.9%95
Good3.1%3
Satisfactory0.0%0
Improvement Needed0.0%0
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Tesco Stores Ltd has 140 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, 96.9% 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 — Huntingdonshire has the lowest average rating for Tesco Stores Ltd while Broxbourne 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
Nottingham City145.0/5
Sheffield125.0/5
Birmingham84.9/5
South Lanarkshire80.0/5
Highland60.0/5
North Lanarkshire50.0/5
Falkirk40.0/5
Perth and Kinross40.0/5
Broxbourne35.0/5
Huntingdonshire34.7/5

Frequently asked questions

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

Tesco Stores Ltd has an average food hygiene rating of 5.0 out of 5 across 140 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.

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

There are currently 95 Tesco Stores Ltd locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 96.9% of all rated branches.

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

The lowest rated Tesco Stores Ltd locations are in areas like Huntingdonshire. 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