Tesco Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Dorset
Tesco Superstore 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 6 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Tesco Stores Ltd Stour Park, Blandford St Mary, DT11 9PU
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Tesco Superstore among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Tesco Superstore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 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 Superstore 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 Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowe's Cornish Bakers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Brewery Shop & Visitors Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Marks & Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Practically Magic Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2018 |
| Georgian Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Ottoman Kebabs (Blandford) Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Poundstretcher Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
Questions about Tesco Superstore
What is Tesco Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Tesco Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Tesco Superstore 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 Superstore last inspected?
Tesco Superstore was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tesco Superstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Superstore compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Tesco Superstore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Tesco Superstore 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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