Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Test Valley
Tesco 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 31 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Compton Square, Cricketers Way, Andover, SP10 5DD
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Tesco among the 858 places in Test Valley holding top marks, 88% 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 | 858 | 88% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Good
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Boss Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| B And M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2021 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| ABM Catering At Knights Enham Infant And Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Cleverchefs At Endeavour Primary School - King Campus School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Finkley East Anton Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Choice Care Group At Ravenna Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about Tesco
What is Tesco's food hygiene rating?
Tesco has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 31 May 2023.
Is Tesco 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 last inspected?
Tesco was last inspected on 31 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Test Valley 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 "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tesco compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Tesco is one of 368 rated food businesses in Andover. See every hygiene rating in Andover →
Test Valley inspects and rates 1,081 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Test Valley →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.testvalley.gov.uk/
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