Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Derby City
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 24 January 2023, more than 3 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: 25 Derby Road, Chellaston, DE73 5SA
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Tesco among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 316 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Butchers Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Chellaston Junior School School/college/university | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Dominos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bay Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| ATS Premier Chellaston Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Bentleys Pub/bar/nightclub | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Chellaston Infants School School/college/university | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
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 Derby City Council on 24 January 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 24 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City 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 Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City 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 25 rated food businesses in Chellaston. See every hygiene rating in Chellaston →
Derby City inspects and rates 2,291 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Derby City →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.derby.gov.uk
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