Tesco Stores Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cardiff
Tesco Stores Limited 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 12 September 2023, more than 2 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 Howard Gardens Campus Newport Road Lane, Adamsdown, Cardiff, CF24 0SP
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Tesco Stores Limited among the 2,116 places in Cardiff holding top marks, 70% 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 | 2,116 | 70% | ← Tesco Stores Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 416 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 Stores Limited 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 Stores Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 888 Top Shop Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Bage Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| A Pin Of Salt Other catering premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Aroma @ CRI Other catering premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Ajs caffee house Other catering premises | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Adamsdown Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bargain Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2014 |
Questions about Tesco Stores Limited
What is Tesco Stores Limited's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Stores Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 12 September 2023.
Is Tesco Stores Limited 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 Stores Limited last inspected?
Tesco Stores Limited was last inspected on 12 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Stores Limited?
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 Stores Limited compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Stores Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Tesco Stores Limited 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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Tesco Stores Limited is one of 109 rated food businesses in Adamsdown. See every hygiene rating in Adamsdown →
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