Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Southampton
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
This is a fresh result: Tesco was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 173 - 178 High Street, Southampton, SO14 2BY
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Tesco among the 1,016 places in Southampton holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,016 | 68% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 218 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asiamart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| Bamboo Vietnam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| All Bar One West Quay Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Bella Italia Also Trading As Super Nonna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 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 Southampton Council on 2 July 2026.
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 2 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
How does Tesco compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton 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
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