Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Telford and Wrekin Council
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 26 November 2014, more than 11 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: 5 Haygate Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1QA
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
That puts Tesco among the 1,137 places in Telford and Wrekin Council holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,137 | 85% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony's Of Wellington Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2022 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Garden Room Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bubbly's Kitchen Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Catherine's Bakery Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Hills Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2022 |
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 Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 26 November 2014.
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 26 November 2014, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Telford and Wrekin Council 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 "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 compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,334 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council 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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