Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Neath Port Talbot
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 9 March 2023, more than 3 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: Tesco Supermarket, Gwyn's Drift, Pontardawe, SA8 4BZ
How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
That puts Tesco among the 777 places in Neath Port Talbot holding top marks, 68% 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 | 777 | 68% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 246 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwm Cartref Nursing Home Caring Premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Accomplish Ltd Glan Y Felin Caring Premises | 257 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 March 2017 |
| Baked by Jones Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Georgie Porgies (Childcare) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2012 |
| Rhydyfro Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Fudgeez Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Bells Bakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2022 |
| S&A Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
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 Neath Port Talbot Council on 9 March 2023.
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 9 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot 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 Neath Port Talbot?
68% of the 1,139 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot 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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