Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Newark and Sherwood
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 31 December 2024, 18 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.
Address: 56 - 58 Main Street, Balderton, Newark on Trent, NG24 3LL
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Tesco among the 906 places in Newark and Sherwood 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 | 906 | 87% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balderton Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Chesters Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| A1 Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Hotbox Gym & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Balderton Pre School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Balderton Village Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Chuter Ede Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Gannets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 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 Newark and Sherwood Council on 31 December 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 31 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood 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 Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Tesco is one of 437 rated food businesses in Newark on Trent. See every hygiene rating in Newark on Trent →
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