Tesco Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Surrey Heath
Tesco Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 5 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.
Address: Tesco, Station Road, Chobham, GU24 8AQ
How it compares in Surrey Heath
In Surrey Heath, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Tesco Express sits behind roughly 450 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 450 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 14% | ← Tesco Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chobham Cricket Club Other catering premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Basil & Blue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Black Pearl Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Amish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Chobham Adventure Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Wishmore Cross Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Chobham Rugby Football Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Coxhill Manor Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Tesco Express
What is Tesco Express's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Surrey Heath Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Tesco Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tesco Express last inspected?
Tesco Express was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Surrey Heath Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tesco Express compare to other places in Surrey Heath?
77% of the 586 rated food businesses in Surrey Heath hold the top rating of 5, while Tesco Express holds a 4. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Surrey Heath Council inspects Tesco Express 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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