Tesco Stores Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Sunderland
Tesco Stores Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 September 2025, 9 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: 62 The Bridges, Sunderland, SR1 3LD
How it compares in Sunderland
In Sunderland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Tesco Stores Limited sits behind roughly 1,634 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,634 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ← Tesco Stores Limited | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 365 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
| Boba Cat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Arcadia Amusements Other catering premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2017 |
| Amy's Winehouse Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| Ashbrooke Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| 21 Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Tesco Stores Limited
What is Tesco Stores Limited's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Stores Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sunderland Council on 17 September 2025.
Is Tesco Stores Limited safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tesco Stores Limited last inspected?
Tesco Stores Limited was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland 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 "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tesco Stores Limited compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, while Tesco Stores Limited holds a 4. 193 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland 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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