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 18 November 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
96% of rated food businesses in East Hampshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hampshire ratings →
Address: Tesco Express 45 - 47 Anstey Lane, Alton, GU34 2NF
How this rating has changed
Tesco was re-inspected on 18 November 2024 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 November 2024 | 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 East Hampshire
That puts Tesco among the 824 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 | 824 | 84% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Raven Square Convenience Store Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 November 2023 |
| Alton Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Alton Royal British Legion Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Hilltop Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 April 2025 |
| The Lime Tree Children's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Enchanted Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 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 18 November 2024.
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 18 November 2024, 21 months 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 977 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Tesco is one of 249 rated food businesses in Alton. See every hygiene rating in Alton →
East Hampshire inspects and rates 1,094 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Hampshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.easthants.gov.uk/
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