Tesco Express
Very good. Last inspection 30 March 2026.
Quick facts
- Tesco Express scored 5/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 30 March 2026.
- Verdict: Very good.
- Classified as retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets in Basildon.
- Inspected by Basildon Environmental Health.
Local authority: Basildon · council website ↗
A clean-sheet inspection.
All three axes scored well. Temperature control, cleanliness, and management records all passed inspection. The venue can display a 5-star sticker in its window, and based on this inspection, it earned it.
Classified as a food retailer. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about Tesco Express.
What is Tesco Express's FSA hygiene rating?
Tesco Express scored 5 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 30 March 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was Tesco Express last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Tesco Express was on 30 March 2026, 2 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is Tesco Express required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
How does Tesco Express compare to other venues in Basildon?
Tesco Express's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Basildon on the dedicated Basildon aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.
Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 30 March 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.