Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wealden
Tesco 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 15 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit I2 Ropemaker Park South Road, Hailsham, BN27 3GY
How it compares in Wealden
In Wealden, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Tesco sits behind roughly 1,013 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,013 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ← Tesco | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| BP Service Station Burger King Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Christchurch Other catering premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| KFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Caroline House Caring Premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Filsham Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Belle's Pottery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
Questions about Tesco
What is Tesco's food hygiene rating?
Tesco has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wealden Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Tesco 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 last inspected?
Tesco was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden 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 "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tesco compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, while Tesco holds a 4. 218 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden 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 117 rated food businesses in Hailsham. See every hygiene rating in Hailsham →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.wealden.gov.uk
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