Tesco Poulner Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · New Forest
Tesco Poulner Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 Butlers Lane, Poulner, Ringwood, BH24 1UB
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Tesco Poulner Express among the 1,153 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Tesco Poulner Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Tesco Poulner Express none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tesco Poulner Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine Box Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Poulner Infant School School/college/university | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Poulner Junior School School/college/university | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| St Elmo Care Home Caring Premises | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Fernwood Glamping Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2018 |
| Oakmount Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Food for Thought Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Ringwood Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Tesco Poulner Express
What is Tesco Poulner Express's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Poulner Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 25 January 2019.
Is Tesco Poulner Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tesco Poulner Express last inspected?
Tesco Poulner Express was last inspected on 25 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Poulner Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tesco Poulner Express compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Poulner Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Tesco Poulner Express and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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