Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Fenland
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 9 February 2024, 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 Plc, 10 Hostmoor Avenue, March, PE15 0AX
How it compares in Fenland
That puts Tesco among the 618 places in Fenland holding top marks, 92% 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 | 618 | 92% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calico Cottage Manufacturers/packers | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Tesco March Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Calico Cottage Manufacturers/packers | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| FACT Community Transport And March Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Glam Eats / Glam Grazing By Gem Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| J & S World Food Supplies LTD Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 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 Fenland Council on 9 February 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 9 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tesco compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Tesco is one of 157 rated food businesses in March. See every hygiene rating in March →
Fenland inspects and rates 708 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Fenland →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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