2,581 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.9/5.
Tesco has 2,581 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, 93.0% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.1% 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 Amber Valley has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
Sample of up to 30 records from the dated source snapshot, ordered by postcode. Open the FSA record to check the address, latest published result and any update. These are not all branches.
| Official branch record | Postcode | Rating | Inspection date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Not supplied | Pass | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Tesco | Not supplied | 5 | Nov 01, 2019 |
| Tesco | Not supplied | 5 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Tesco | Not supplied | 5 | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Tesco | Not supplied | 5 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Tesco | Not supplied | 5 | Mar 02, 2025 |
| Tesco | Not supplied | 5 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Tesco | Not supplied | 5 | Jan 08, 2013 |
| Tesco | Not supplied | 5 | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Tesco | Not supplied | 5 | May 01, 2015 |
| Tesco | Not supplied | 5 | May 22, 2017 |
| Tesco | Not supplied | 4 | Oct 06, 2025 |
| Tesco Express | Not supplied | 5 | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Tesco Express | Not supplied | 5 | Feb 09, 2026 |
| Tesco Express | Not supplied | 5 | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Tesco Express | Not supplied | 5 | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Tesco Express | Not supplied | 5 | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Tesco Express | Not supplied | 5 | Mar 23, 2016 |
| Tesco Express | Not supplied | 5 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Not supplied | 5 | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Not supplied | 5 | Oct 02, 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Not supplied | 5 | Dec 02, 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Not supplied | 5 | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Not supplied | 5 | Feb 23, 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Not supplied | 5 | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Not supplied | 5 | Jun 06, 2024 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Not supplied | 5 | May 21, 2026 |
| TESCO EXPRESS | AB10 6BL | Pass | Mar 28, 2014 |
| TESCO | AB10 6PA | Pass | Mar 09, 2010 |
| TESCO EXPRESS | AB11 5BN | Awaiting Inspection | Not provided |
| Name | Post Code | Local Authority | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | LN2 4QQ | Lincoln City | 1 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Tesco Express | E4 7BE | Waltham Forest | 1 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Tesco Express | M25 1NL | Bury | 2 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Tesco | UB6 8QY | Ealing | 2 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Tesco | HU6 7XP | Hull City | 2 | Sep 13, 2025 |
| Tesco | L26 0AD | Knowsley | 2 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tesco Stores Limited | KT20 5TG | Reigate and Banstead | 2 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Tesco | B90 4EN | Solihull | 2 | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Tesco Stores Limited | M41 9NU | Trafford | 2 | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Tesco | CM22 6DP | Uttlesford | 2 | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Tesco | SW11 1HG | Wandsworth | 2 | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Local Authority | Locations | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 36 | 5.0/5 |
| Birmingham | 31 | 4.9/5 |
| Buckinghamshire | 31 | 5.0/5 |
| Liverpool | 27 | 4.9/5 |
| Cardiff | 26 | 4.9/5 |
| Edinburgh (City of) | 26 | 0.0/5 |
| Lambeth | 26 | 5.0/5 |
| Tower Hamlets | 25 | 5.0/5 |
| Bristol | 24 | 4.8/5 |
| Westminster | 24 | 5.0/5 |
Tesco has an average food hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 2,581 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.7/5.
The source snapshot contains 2,198 Tesco locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 93.0% of all rated branches.
The lowest rated Tesco locations are in areas like Knowsley. There are 2 locations rated 0 or 1, indicating they require urgent or major improvement. Always check the specific rating of the branch you plan to visit.