Tesco Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Salford
Tesco Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 March 2020, more than 6 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: Part Ground Floor Aldine House, New Bailey Street, Salford, M3 5EU
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Tesco Express sits behind roughly 1,221 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ← Tesco Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 217 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 Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2022 |
| 96 degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| 20 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| 42nd Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Alex's Bakery - Cakes & Cupcakes Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2024 |
Questions about Tesco Express
What is Tesco Express's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Salford Council on 9 March 2020.
Is Tesco Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tesco Express last inspected?
Tesco Express was last inspected on 9 March 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Express?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tesco Express compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Tesco Express holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford 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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