Tesco Express food hygiene rating
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Tesco 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 11 November 2025, 8 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: 58 Miller Lane, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5NB
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Tesco Express among the 1,867 places in Doncaster holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,867 | 73% | ← Tesco Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 264 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 Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chips Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Haynes All Day Everyday Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Time and Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Time and Plaice Van Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Your Plaice or Mine Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Thorneberry Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Jungle Mazeia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| The Parklands Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Tesco Express
What is Tesco Express's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Tesco 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 Express last inspected?
Tesco Express was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Express?
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 Express compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Tesco 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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Tesco Express is one of 112 rated food businesses in Thorne. See every hygiene rating in Thorne →
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