Tesco Bovingdon High Street Express (06261) food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Dacorum
Tesco Bovingdon High Street Express (06261) 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 13 April 2026, 2 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: 2 High Street, Bovingdon, HP3 0HG
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Tesco Bovingdon High Street Express (06261) among the 864 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 77% 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 | 864 | 77% | ← Tesco Bovingdon High Street Express (06261) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 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 Bovingdon High Street Express (06261) 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 Bovingdon High Street Express (06261), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bovingdon Owned Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Little Seeds Montessori Other catering premises | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Bovingdon Academy School/college/university | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Little Gems @ Bovingdon Primary Academy Caring Premises | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Bovingdon Pre-School Caring Premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| K's Sandwich Bar Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Bovingdon Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Bovingdon Pensioners Lunch Club Other catering premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Tesco Bovingdon High Street Express (06261)
What is Tesco Bovingdon High Street Express (06261)'s food hygiene rating?
Tesco Bovingdon High Street Express (06261) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 13 April 2026.
Is Tesco Bovingdon High Street Express (06261) 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 Bovingdon High Street Express (06261) last inspected?
Tesco Bovingdon High Street Express (06261) was last inspected on 13 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Bovingdon High Street Express (06261)?
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 Bovingdon High Street Express (06261) compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Bovingdon High Street Express (06261) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Tesco Bovingdon High Street Express (06261) 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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