Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Runnymede
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 15 January 2025, 17 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: 60-63 High Street, TW20 9EX
How it compares in Runnymede
That puts Tesco among the 509 places in Runnymede holding top marks, 83% 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 | 509 | 83% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bar 163/Rudi's/Sidney's/Wing Drop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Caffe Gondola Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Cavan Bakery Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Big Fry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Baxter Storey School/college/university | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
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 Runnymede Council on 15 January 2025.
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 15 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Runnymede 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tesco compare to other places in Runnymede?
83% of the 614 rated food businesses in Runnymede hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Runnymede 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
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