Tesco Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Dudley
Tesco Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 April 2017, more than 9 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: 127 Hagley Road, Stourbridge, DY8 1RD
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Tesco Express sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ← Tesco Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Stourbridge PFS Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| ABM Catering School/college/university | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| BP Petrol Station SF Connect Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Chawn Hill Church Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2019 |
| 1st Choice Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2021 |
| Cock'N'Bull.Co Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2013 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
Questions about Tesco Express
What is Tesco Express's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 26 April 2017.
Is Tesco Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tesco Express last inspected?
Tesco Express was last inspected on 26 April 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Tesco Express holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley 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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