Tesco Cosham Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Portsmouth
Tesco Cosham Superstore 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 13 May 2024, more than 2 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: 16 High Street, Portsmouth, PO6 3BZ
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Tesco Cosham Superstore among the 978 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% 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 | 978 | 64% | ← Tesco Cosham Superstore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 269 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 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 Cosham Superstore 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 Cosham Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosham Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Cosham Baptist Church Other catering premises | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
| Community Kettle CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Caterlink At Portsdown Primary School School/college/university | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| British Telecom Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2018 |
| Arthur Dann Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Caterlink At Court Lane Infant Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Caterlink At Court Lane Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Tesco Cosham Superstore
What is Tesco Cosham Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Cosham Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 13 May 2024.
Is Tesco Cosham Superstore 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 Cosham Superstore last inspected?
Tesco Cosham Superstore was last inspected on 13 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Cosham Superstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Cosham Superstore compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Cosham Superstore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Tesco Cosham Superstore 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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