Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Somerset
Tesco 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 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: North Street, Langport, TA10 9RR
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Tesco among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley House Residential Home Caring Premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Huish Episcopi Primary School School/college/university | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Huish Episcopi Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Langport Repair Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2023 |
| Shires Garage Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Portcullis House Caring Premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Langport & Huish Episcopi Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 314 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 March 2025 |
| Art Tea Zen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Tesco
What is Tesco's food hygiene rating?
Tesco has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 4 November 2024.
Is Tesco 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 last inspected?
Tesco was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tesco compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Tesco 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Tesco is one of 73 rated food businesses in Langport. See every hygiene rating in Langport →
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