Food Hygiene Ratings for Tesco

1,585 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.9/5.

1,585
Locations
4.9/5
Average Rating
93.9%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good93.9%1,424
Good5.5%83
Satisfactory0.3%5
Improvement Needed0.3%5
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Tesco has 1,585 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 4.7/5.

Of all rated locations, 93.9% 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 — Knowsley has the lowest average rating for Tesco while Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
TescoUB6 8QYEaling2Dec 29, 2023
TescoHU6 7XPHull City2Sep 13, 2025
TescoL26 0ADKnowsley2Mar 31, 2026
TescoB90 4ENSolihull2Mar 28, 2026
TescoSW11 1HGWandsworth2Nov 10, 2025

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Leeds345.0/5
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole305.0/5
Lambeth245.0/5
Tower Hamlets245.0/5
Buckinghamshire235.0/5
Cardiff214.8/5
Islington214.9/5
Westminster215.0/5
Southwark204.8/5
Bradford164.9/5

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 1,585 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.7/5.

How many Tesco locations have a rating of 5?+

The source snapshot contains 1,424 Tesco locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 93.9% of all rated branches.

Which Tesco has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Tesco locations are in areas like Knowsley. 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