Tesco Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Stratford-on-Avon
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
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Church Street, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4AT
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts Tesco Express among the 1,074 places in Stratford-on-Avon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,074 | 86% | ← Tesco Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirst Edition Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2019 |
| Shipston On Stour Primary School School/college/university | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Blue Bean Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Shipston Therapy Centre Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Littlevins Kitchen Other catering premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Rainbow Fields Caring Premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Richardson-Hill's Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
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 Stratford-on-Avon Council on 7 May 2025.
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 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Express?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tesco Express compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Tesco Express is one of 66 rated food businesses in Shipston-on-Stour. See every hygiene rating in Shipston-on-Stour →
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