Tesco Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Colchester
Tesco Stores Ltd 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 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Tesco Supermarket, Church Road, Tiptree, CO5 0HB
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Tesco Stores Ltd among the 1,191 places in Colchester holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,191 | 89% | ← Tesco Stores Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 296 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 Very 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 Stores Ltd 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 Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| G Millin and Sons Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| New Wongs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Direct pizza company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Gardenia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Tiptree chef Other catering premises | 102 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dear Grace Home and Gift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| The Scoff Spot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Tesco Stores Ltd
What is Tesco Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 29 October 2024.
Is Tesco Stores Ltd 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 Ltd last inspected?
Tesco Stores Ltd was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Stores Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Stores Ltd compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Stores Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Tesco Stores Ltd 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 Ltd is one of 49 rated food businesses in Tiptree. See every hygiene rating in Tiptree →
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