Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Dartford
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
This is a fresh result: Tesco was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Tesco, 137 Henderson Drive, Dartford, DA1 5LD
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Tesco among the 713 places in Dartford holding top marks, 77% 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 | 713 | 77% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Baxter Storey @ Fedex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| All Directions Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Co-operative Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Colney Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Coffee Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
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 Dartford Council on 19 May 2026.
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 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford 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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