Tesco Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Preston
Tesco 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
This is a fresh result: Tesco Express was inspected on 12 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Preston score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Preston ratings →
Address: 762-768 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1XJ
How this rating has changed
Tesco Express was re-inspected on 12 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Preston
That puts Tesco Express among the 1,169 places in Preston holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,169 | 78% | ← Tesco Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 201 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Primary School School/college/university | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Ashton News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Blackpool Road Post Office and Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Ashton Bowling and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Abraham House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Building Blocks Childcare Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Ashleigh Rest Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Tesco Express
What is Tesco Express's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 12 August 2026.
Is Tesco 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 Express last inspected?
Tesco Express was last inspected on 12 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Express?
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 Express compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,490 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Tesco 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.preston.gov.uk
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