Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Braintree
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 5 August 2024, 23 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: Market Place, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3HQ
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Tesco among the 980 places in Braintree 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albeenuta Ltd Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Ethica Coffee Company Mobile caterer | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Braintree Food & Wine Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
| China Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Braintree And Bocking Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Bradbury House Caring Premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Best Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Braintree Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards 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 Braintree Council on 5 August 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 5 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree 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 Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree 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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