Tesco Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · St Albans City
Tesco Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Tesco Express was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 19-21 High Street, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, AL4 8BB
How it compares in St Albans City
In St Albans City, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Tesco Express sits behind roughly 818 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 818 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 15% | ← Tesco Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dildar II Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Loafing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Miller & Carter - Wheathampstead Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Marley's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2024 |
| Brewhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Culinera @ St Albans High School School/college/university | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| L'Olivo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
Questions about Tesco Express
What is Tesco Express's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Albans City Council on 1 June 2026.
Is Tesco Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tesco Express last inspected?
Tesco Express was last inspected on 1 June 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 "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "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?
77% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, while Tesco Express holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Tesco Express is one of 33 rated food businesses in Wheathampstead. See every hygiene rating in Wheathampstead →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/business/Health-and-safety/food-safety/foodHygieneRating.aspx
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