Food Hygiene Ratings for Tesco

2,555 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.9/5.

2,555
Locations
4.9/5
Average Rating
93.3%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good93.3%2,202
Good6.0%142
Satisfactory0.3%8
Improvement Needed0.3%8
Major Improvement0.0%1
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Tesco has 2,555 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, 93.3% 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 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
TescoLN2 4QQLincoln City1Jul 15, 2026
TescoUB6 8QYEaling2Dec 29, 2023
TescoHU6 7XPHull City2Sep 13, 2025
TescoL26 0ADKnowsley2Mar 31, 2026
Tesco Stores LimitedKT20 5TGReigate and Banstead2Feb 24, 2026
TescoB90 4ENSolihull2Mar 28, 2026
Tesco Stores LimitedM41 9NUTrafford2Apr 27, 2026
TescoCM22 6DPUttlesford2Jun 23, 2026
TescoSW11 1HGWandsworth2Nov 10, 2025

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Leeds365.0/5
Birmingham314.9/5
Buckinghamshire315.0/5
Liverpool274.9/5
Cardiff264.9/5
Edinburgh (City of)260.0/5
Tower Hamlets255.0/5
Westminster255.0/5
Bristol244.8/5
Lambeth245.0/5

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 2,555 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 2,202 Tesco locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 93.3% of all rated branches.

Which Tesco has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Tesco locations are in areas like Knowsley. There are 1 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