Tesco Esso Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
Tesco Esso Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 March 2026, 4 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.
Address: Tesco Express, Keighley Road, Illingworth, HX2 8BA
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Tesco Esso Express among the 1,295 places in Calderdale holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,295 | 76% | ← Tesco Esso Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 193 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tesco Esso Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Cafe Sports Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bank Top Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Acai And Thrive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bear's House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Bankfield Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bankfield Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Boothtown News & Booze Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
Questions about Tesco Esso Express
What is Tesco Esso Express's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Esso Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 9 March 2026.
Is Tesco Esso 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tesco Esso Express last inspected?
Tesco Esso Express was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
How does Tesco Esso Express compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Esso Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Tesco Esso 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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