Tesco food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Hertfordshire
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 March 2015, more than 11 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 Express 26 Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JG
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Tesco among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Tesco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch coffee shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Lazos Grove Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| The Honest Fig Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Herts Country Markets Ltd - Royston Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2011 |
| Morenos Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Premier Express Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2019 |
| Lotus House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Lounge India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 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 North Hertfordshire Council on 24 March 2015.
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 March 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire 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 "very 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 North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire 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 108 rated food businesses in Royston. See every hygiene rating in Royston →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.north-herts.gov.uk
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