Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern) food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Walsall
Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern) 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 6 March 2012, more than 14 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: Tesco Express, 27 Paddock Lane, Aldridge, WS9 0BP
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern) sits behind roughly 1,054 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ← Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 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 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 Ltd (Aldridge Tavern) 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 Ltd (Aldridge Tavern), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge Science College School/college/university | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Aldridge Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Aldridge Conservative & Union Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2017 |
| Aldridge Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Cats Protection - Walsall Charity Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Alan Foster Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Anchorbrook Cafe & Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2021 |
Questions about Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern)
What is Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern)'s food hygiene rating?
Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 6 March 2012.
Is Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern) 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 Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern) last inspected?
Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern) was last inspected on 6 March 2012, more than 14 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern) compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern) holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Tesco Stores Ltd (Aldridge Tavern) 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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