Tesco Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cornwall
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 30 June 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
95% of rated food businesses in Cornwall score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cornwall ratings →
Address: Tesco Stores Ltd, Sarahs Lane, Padstow, PL28 8EL
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Tesco Stores among the 4,511 places in Cornwall 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 | 4,511 | 85% | ← Tesco Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 55 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padstow Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Old Custom House Inn/Pescadou Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Crib Box Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Bintwo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Stein's Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Stein's Fisheries Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| St Petroc's Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Padstow Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
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 Cornwall Council on 30 June 2025.
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 30 June 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Stores?
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 Stores compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall 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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Understanding this rating
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Tesco Stores is one of 96 rated food businesses in Padstow. See every hygiene rating in Padstow →
Cornwall inspects and rates 5,392 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Cornwall →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
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