Tesco Stores Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Tendring
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 25 June 2024, 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: 15 - 17 Frinton Road, Kirby Cross, Frinton on Sea, CO13 0LB
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Tesco Stores Limited among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 775 | 67% | ← Tesco Stores Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Italia Job Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Kirby Cross Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Rose Kebab & Pizza House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Day Lewis Pharmacy Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Queen Bean Mobile caterer | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| The Chase Kirby School/college/university | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Hokkaido Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Frinton & Walton Masonic Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
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 Tendring Council on 25 June 2024.
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 25 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring 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 "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 Stores Limited compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Stores Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring 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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Tesco Stores Limited is one of 85 rated food businesses in Frinton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Frinton on Sea →
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