Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Middlesbrough
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 9 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 422 Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 2PT
How it compares in Middlesbrough
That puts Tesco among the 868 places in Middlesbrough holding top marks, 84% 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 | 868 | 84% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anisas Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Belle Vue Convenience Off Licence Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
| Aster Care Caring Premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Acklam Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Beechgrove School School/college/university | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Bon Appetit Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Beechwood Convenience Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
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 Middlesbrough Council on 9 September 2024.
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 9 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough?
84% of the 1,030 rated food businesses in Middlesbrough hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Middlesbrough 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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