Tesco Extra (2487)

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-03-12

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Tesco Extra (2487) is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at Tesco Stores Ltd, Russell Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7EZ, in the Exeter City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Exeter City oversees 1,087 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Exeter City is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
Address
Tesco Stores Ltd, Russell Way, Exeter, Devon
Postcode
EX2 7EZ
Local Authority
Exeter City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
167716

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Tesco Extra (2487)?

Tesco Extra (2487) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Exeter City.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Tesco Extra (2487) last inspected?

Tesco Extra (2487) was last inspected on 2025-03-12. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Tesco Extra (2487) located?

Tesco Extra (2487) is located at Tesco Stores Ltd, Russell Way, Exeter, Devon , EX2 7EZ, in the Exeter City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EX2 postcode area.