Tesco Stores Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Somerset
Tesco Stores Limited 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 20 April 2023, 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: 30-33 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3ES
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Tesco Stores Limited among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Tesco Stores Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 Limited 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 Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Chopsticks Asian Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Eastside Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Ali Baba Pizza Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Continue Arcades Other catering premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Chuggers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Kingfisher Court Caring Premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Tesco Stores Limited
What is Tesco Stores Limited's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Stores Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 20 April 2023.
Is Tesco Stores Limited 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 Limited last inspected?
Tesco Stores Limited was last inspected on 20 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Stores Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Stores Limited compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Stores Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Tesco Stores Limited 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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