Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · West Northamptonshire
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 15 August 2025, 10 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: Butts Road, Blacky More, Northampton, NN4 0UE
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Tesco among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2019 |
| Bella's Cakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Claregate Children's Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Aspens Services School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Amey School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| 81 Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
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 West Northamptonshire Council on 15 August 2025.
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 15 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco?
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 compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Tesco is one of 1,617 rated food businesses in Northampton. See every hygiene rating in Northampton →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk
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