Tesco Rothwell Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Northamptonshire
Tesco Rothwell 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 23 September 2022, more than 3 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: 9 Market Hill, Rothwell, NN14 6EP
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Tesco Rothwell Express among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Tesco Rothwell Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 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 Rothwell 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 Rothwell Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank's Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Rothwell Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Olivers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Bewiched Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Thai Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Rothwell Methodist Church Other catering premises | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 9th Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Staci's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about Tesco Rothwell Express
What is Tesco Rothwell Express's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Rothwell Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 23 September 2022.
Is Tesco Rothwell 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 Rothwell Express last inspected?
Tesco Rothwell Express was last inspected on 23 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Rothwell Express?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tesco Rothwell Express compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Rothwell Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Tesco Rothwell 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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