Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Hart
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
This is a fresh result: Tesco was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Tesco Stores Ltd, Station Road, Hook, RG27 9JE
How it compares in Hart
That puts Tesco among the 488 places in Hart 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 | 488 | 85% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bean Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Raven Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 124 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 June 2025 |
| Hook Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Hook Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2024 |
| Benny's Hook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| One Stop Hook Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2022 |
| Baristas Coffee House And Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Po Wah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
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 Hart Council on 3 June 2026.
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 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hart Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco?
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 compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hart 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Tesco is one of 147 rated food businesses in Hook. See every hygiene rating in Hook →
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