Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Stratford-on-Avon
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 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Northfield Road, Kineton Road Industrial Estate, Southam, CV47 0RE
How this rating has changed
Tesco was re-inspected on 3 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts Tesco among the 1,074 places in Stratford-on-Avon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,074 | 86% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Joes Mobile caterer | at this address | 4 - Good | 31 January 2025 |
| Southam United Bowling Club Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Newstead Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Shell Southam Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Happy Days Nursery Southam School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Warwick House Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Royal British Legion Care Home And Community Hub Cafe Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Southam Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 February 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 Stratford-on-Avon Council on 3 July 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 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tesco compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon 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
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.stratford.gov.uk
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