Tesco Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · St Albans City
Tesco Express 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
This is a fresh result: Tesco Express was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 33-39 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EB
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Tesco Express among the 821 places in St Albans City 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 | 821 | 78% | ← Tesco Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 153 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 98 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 Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Cafe Mo?ai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Communities Thirst Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Cross Street Centre Other catering premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Bar Meze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Centre 33 catering @ The Salvation Army Other catering premises | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
Questions about Tesco Express
What is Tesco Express's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Tesco Express 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 Express last inspected?
Tesco Express was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Express?
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 Express compare to other places in St Albans City?
78% of the 1,059 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Tesco Express 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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