Tesco Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Tesco Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Tesco Express was inspected on 20 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in North Yorkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Yorkshire ratings →
Address: 2 Hambleton Road, YO17 9DA
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How this rating has changed
Tesco Express has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 20 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 July 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Tesco Express sits behind roughly 5,386 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,386 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 533 | 9% | ← Tesco Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 216 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 61 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 830 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ Yorkshire Housing - Deansfield Court Caring Premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| The Ryedale Community Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2022 |
| FreshGos Norton Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| One Of Each Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 June 2025 |
| The Hyde Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| Sofina Foods - Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| New Yan's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Tesco Express
What is Tesco Express's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 20 July 2026.
Is Tesco Express 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tesco Express last inspected?
Tesco Express was last inspected on 20 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Express compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,254 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Tesco Express holds a 4. 533 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire 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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Understanding this rating
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Tesco Express is one of 127 rated food businesses in Malton. See every hygiene rating in Malton →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/
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