Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · New Forest
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 16 June 2021, more than 5 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: 43-47 High Street, Lyndhurst, SO43 7BE
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Tesco 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy May's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Renoufs Cheese and Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2024 |
| The Greenwood Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| The Mailmans at Lyndhurst Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| BAKEHOUSE24 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 25 November 2025 |
| Forest Glade Ice Cream Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 29 September 2022 |
| The Stag at Lyndhurst Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 1 December 2025 |
| The Lyndhurst Sweet Shop Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt |
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 New Forest Council on 16 June 2021.
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 16 June 2021, more than 5 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?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest 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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Tesco is one of 82 rated food businesses in Lyndhurst. See every hygiene rating in Lyndhurst →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.newforest.gov.uk
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