Tesco Stores Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Mid Suffolk
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 29 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: 7 Moses Walk, Great Blakenham, Ipswich, IP6 0GT
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Tesco Stores Limited among the 625 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 625 | 86% | ← Tesco Stores Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 121 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meet 'n' Eat Other catering premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2022 |
| Jo-s Catering Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| The Chequers Indian Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| The Travelling Fryer Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Primary Homecare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| The Sorrel Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| The Old Dairy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| goodtogo Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
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 Mid Suffolk Council on 29 September 2025.
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 29 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk 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 "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 Stores Limited compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Stores Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk 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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