Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Welwyn Hatfield
Tesco 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 26 July 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: 14 Hilltop Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8FH
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Tesco among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 510 | 78% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobs Family Butchers Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Max's Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bartlett Mitchell ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| De Havilland Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| College Lane Premier Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cafe Rore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Forum Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
Questions about Tesco
What is Tesco's food hygiene rating?
Tesco has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 26 July 2023.
Is Tesco 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 last inspected?
Tesco was last inspected on 26 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco?
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 compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Tesco 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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