Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
Latest rating available
Tesco West Mersea Express food hygiene rating
Tesco West Mersea Express
Tesco Express
1 Barfield Road
West Mersea
Essex
CO5 8QT Inspected 3 September 2026
1 Barfield Road
West Mersea
Essex
CO5 8QT Inspected 3 September 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Colchester
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Tesco West Mersea Express in Colchester currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 3 September 2026. Tesco West Mersea Express is registered as a Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets and is located at Tesco Express, 1 Barfield Road, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8QT.
- Business name
- Tesco West Mersea Express
- Business type
- Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
- Local authority
- Colchester
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 3 September 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1586460
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
3 September 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
Tesco West Mersea Express has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 September 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 3 October 2023 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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