Tesco Esso Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Tesco Esso Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 March 2017, 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: 125 Sutton Road, Birmingham, B23 5TW
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Tesco Esso Express among the 5,379 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,379 | 66% | ← Tesco Esso Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 320 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 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 Esso 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 Esso Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Asprey Court Care Home Caring Premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| BP Penns Lane SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Before And After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2010 |
| Beghal's Wine Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2010 |
| Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Boldmere Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Beech Hill Grange Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about Tesco Esso Express
What is Tesco Esso Express's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Esso Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 8 March 2017.
Is Tesco Esso Express 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tesco Esso Express last inspected?
Tesco Esso Express was last inspected on 8 March 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Esso Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Esso Express compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Esso Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Tesco Esso 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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Understanding this rating
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