Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Hampshire
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
The rating dates from 17 February 2014, more than 12 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: 45-47 Anstey Lane Alton GU34 2NF, GU34 2NF
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Tesco among the 803 places in East Hampshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 803 | 84% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Takeaway/sandwich shop | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Wootey Infant & Junior School School/college/university | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| First Friends @ Wootey Caring Premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Alton Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Alton Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Manny's Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Marlfield Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 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 East Hampshire Council on 17 February 2014.
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 17 February 2014, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire 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 East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire 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
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