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
This is a fresh result: Tesco Stores Limited was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Osyth Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 3DP
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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Hunters Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Dilan2 Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Essex Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Coffee and Comics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Clacton Foodbank Manufacturers/packers | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Century Cinema Distributors/Transporters | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bread and Butter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
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 16 June 2026.
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 16 June 2026, within the last month. 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 "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 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 505 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
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