Tesco Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · St Albans City
Tesco Express 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 19 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 4 St Brelades Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Tesco Express among the 818 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 818 | 77% | ← Tesco Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 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 Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackberry Jack Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Culinera @ Sandringham School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| COOK St Albans Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Budgens Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| B Healthy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Body Limit Gym Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Carpenters Nursery, Farm Shop & The Potting Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Central Drive Express Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Tesco Express
What is Tesco Express's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Tesco Express 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 Express last inspected?
Tesco Express was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Express compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Tesco Express 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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