Tesco Coldfield Esso Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Birmingham
Tesco Coldfield Esso Express 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 17 March 2011, more than 15 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: 98 Whitehouse Common Road, Birmingham, B75 6HD
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Tesco Coldfield Esso Express among the 5,380 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Tesco Coldfield Esso Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 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 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 Coldfield 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 Coldfield Esso Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Bakes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2010 |
| Busy Bees Sutton Coldfield Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Abc Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2011 |
| Balti Mahal / Asia Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bishop Veseys Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| B My Chip Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Tesco Coldfield Esso Express
What is Tesco Coldfield Esso Express's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Coldfield Esso Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 17 March 2011.
Is Tesco Coldfield 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tesco Coldfield Esso Express last inspected?
Tesco Coldfield Esso Express was last inspected on 17 March 2011, more than 15 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 Coldfield 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tesco Coldfield 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 Coldfield Esso Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Tesco Coldfield 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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