Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · West Berkshire
Tesco 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 26 July 2016, more than 9 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: Tesco Express Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3QA
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Tesco sits behind roughly 932 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ← Tesco | |
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Store Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2011 |
| Mezzo La Strada Mobile caterer | 169 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Christians Together In Mission T/a Cafe B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Nisa Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2016 |
| Berkshire Vision - West Berkshire East Socialeyes at Burghfield Village Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Asda Express Pinewood PFS Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2018 |
| Bahgecha Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Tesco
What is Tesco's food hygiene rating?
Tesco has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 26 July 2016.
Is Tesco 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 last inspected?
Tesco was last inspected on 26 July 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire 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 "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 compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Tesco holds a 4. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire 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 26 rated food businesses in Burghfield Common. See every hygiene rating in Burghfield Common →
West Berkshire inspects and rates 1,253 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in West Berkshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.westberks.gov.uk
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