Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · South Cambridgeshire
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 21 January 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: Unit 4 Orchard House Unwin Square, Cambridge, CB4 2AD
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Tesco among the 1,063 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 96 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| abm @ Orchard Park Community Primary School School/college/university | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Buchan Healthcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| A&M Pub Services (The Ship) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd @ Cambridge Regional College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Alex Wood House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Art of Meat Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
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 South Cambridgeshire Council on 21 January 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 21 January 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco?
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 compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,220 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire 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 65 rated food businesses in Cambridge. See every hygiene rating in Cambridge →
South Cambridgeshire inspects and rates 1,316 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Cambridgeshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.scambs.gov.uk/
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