Tesco Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Barnet
Tesco Express 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
This is a fresh result: Tesco Express was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 Hampden Square London, N14 5JP
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Tesco Express among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Tesco Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 225 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 514 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 Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmole Academy Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Avenue Road Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Autumn Gardens Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Alexanders Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Alan Pullinger Playgroup Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Alan Pullinger Youth Cntr Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Blue Planet Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
Questions about Tesco Express
What is Tesco Express's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Tesco Express 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 Express last inspected?
Tesco Express was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Express?
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 Express compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,353 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Tesco Express 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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