Tesco Stores Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wakefield
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 11 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: 343 Bradford Road, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0QH
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Tesco Stores Limited among the 2,118 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 79% 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 | 2,118 | 79% | ← Tesco Stores Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 366 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey @ WY Met Ambulance Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Before & After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2016 |
| Carr Gate Working Mens Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2016 |
| BaxterStorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Beech House Farmholme Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
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 Wakefield Council on 11 March 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 11 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
How does Tesco Stores Limited compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Stores Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield 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 15 rated food businesses in Wrenthorpe. See every hygiene rating in Wrenthorpe →
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