Tesco

Q: What does a food hygiene rating of Pass mean?

A rating of 0 means urgent improvement is required. The business was found to have serious hygiene failures that pose a risk to public health.

Q: Where is Tesco located?

Tesco is located at 8 Picardy Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JT, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area.

Pass

Inspected: 2025-12-16

Tesco is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at 8 Picardy Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JT, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of Pass (Pass). Edinburgh (City of) oversees 5,140 registered food businesses, of which 0% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Edinburgh (City of) is 0.0 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: 8 Picardy Place, Edinburgh
Postcode: EH1 3JT
Local Authority: Edinburgh (City of)
Scheme Type: FHIS
FHRS Business ID: 72186

Location

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Tesco?

Tesco has a food hygiene rating of Pass out of 5, as assessed by Edinburgh (City of).

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

When was Tesco last inspected?

Tesco was last inspected on 2025-12-16. 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 located?

Tesco is located at 8 Picardy Place, Edinburgh , EH1 3JT, in the Edinburgh (City of) local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EH1 postcode area.