Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Ashford
Tesco 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 7 November 2025, 10 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Ashford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ashford ratings →
Address: Tesco Stores Ltd Moat Field Meadow, Kingsnorth, TN23 3LU
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Tesco among the 1,034 places in Ashford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,034 | 90% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee at Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Caretech Community Services Limited Kings Haven Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Ashford Catering Company Kent Limited Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Cater Link Limited Kingsnorth Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Cherrytree Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Dolly's Daycare Partnership Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bridgefield Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bargain Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
Questions about Tesco
What is Tesco's food hygiene rating?
Tesco has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Tesco 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 last inspected?
Tesco was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco?
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 compare to other places in Ashford?
90% of the 1,153 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Tesco 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 is one of 23 rated food businesses in Kingsnorth. See every hygiene rating in Kingsnorth →
Ashford inspects and rates 1,260 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Ashford →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.ashford.gov.uk
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