Tesco Stores Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Basildon
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 10 December 2025, 7 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: Tesco Express (4528), 1-3 Felmores End, Pitsea, SS13 1PN
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Tesco Stores Limited among the 931 places in Basildon holding top marks, 80% 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 | 931 | 80% | ← Tesco Stores Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Beginnings Pre-School Ltd Caring Premises | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Cameron House Residential Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| ABC Treehouse Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Chalvedon Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Chalvedon Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Basildon Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Cafe on the Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Basildon Upper Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
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 Basildon Council on 10 December 2025.
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 10 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon 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 "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 Limited compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Stores Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon 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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