Tesco Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Shropshire
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 18 May 2015, 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: 59 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4BD
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Tesco Express among the 2,513 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,513 | 88% | ← Tesco Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaming Great Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Condover College Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2012 |
| Birdie Bays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
| Flavourz Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Dog And Pheasant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2022 |
| Darwin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
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 Shropshire Council on 18 May 2015.
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 18 May 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Express compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire 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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