Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Pendle
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 5 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 52 Market Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0HS
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Tesco among the 540 places in Pendle holding top marks, 71% 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 | 540 | 71% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Al Pacinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2023 |
| Colne Citadel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Deerstones Bakery Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 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 Pendle Council on 5 January 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 5 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle 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 "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 Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle 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 207 rated food businesses in Colne. See every hygiene rating in Colne →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.pendle.gov.uk
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