Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Newham
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
The rating dates from 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 542A Romford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8AF
How it compares in Newham
That puts Tesco among the 1,195 places in Newham holding top marks, 49% 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 | 1,195 | 49% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 383 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 232 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Catering And Events Ltd Other catering premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Al Kareem Sweets & Bakers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| Avenue Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| A1 Kebabish Grill Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| Alpam Homes The Chace Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Aston Mansfield Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Azhar Academy Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Adyar Ananda Bhavan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
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 Newham Council on 18 October 2024.
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 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newham 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tesco compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,434 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newham 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Tesco is one of 337 rated food businesses in Forest Gate. See every hygiene rating in Forest Gate →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.newham.gov.uk
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