Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Maidstone
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 2 November 2023, 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: Tesco Stores Ltd, Minor Centre, Grovewood Drive North, ME14 5TQ
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Tesco among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| After School Club At Thurnham CE Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Caterlink At Thurnham C Of E Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Cavell Park Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Maidstone Turkey Mill Day Nursery & Preschoo Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Active Future Maidstone Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Bearsted Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
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 Maidstone Council on 2 November 2023.
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 2 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone 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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