Tesco Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Charnwood
Tesco Stores 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 February 2024, more than 2 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: 48-56 Leicester Road, LE11 2AL
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Tesco Stores among the 1,052 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,052 | 80% | ← Tesco Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 176 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 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 Stores 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 Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Antalya Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Average Joe's @ NPC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Centro Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Boo Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Angies Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Bedford Square Post Office Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
Questions about Tesco Stores
What is Tesco Stores's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 5 February 2024.
Is Tesco Stores 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 Stores last inspected?
Tesco Stores was last inspected on 5 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Stores compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Tesco Stores 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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