Food Hygiene Ratings for Sainsburys

122 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 5.0/5.

122
Locations
5.0/5
Average Rating
97.7%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good97.7%84
Good2.3%2
Satisfactory0.0%0
Improvement Needed0.0%0
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Sainsburys has 122 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 5.0 out of 5. This is above the national average of 4.6/5, indicating strong food hygiene standards across the chain.

Of all rated locations, 97.7% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 0.0% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.

Ratings vary by location — Camden has the lowest average rating for Sainsburys while Birmingham has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Edinburgh (City of)180.0/5
Aberdeen City90.0/5
Cheshire West and Chester65.0/5
Birmingham55.0/5
Cornwall55.0/5
Barnet44.8/5
Folkestone and Hythe45.0/5
South Oxfordshire45.0/5
Camden34.7/5
Chelmsford35.0/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Sainsburys's average food hygiene rating?+

Sainsburys has an average food hygiene rating of 5.0 out of 5 across 122 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.

How many Sainsburys locations have a rating of 5?+

There are currently 84 Sainsburys locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 97.7% of all rated branches.

Which Sainsburys has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Sainsburys locations are in areas like Camden. There are 0 locations rated 0 or 1, indicating they require urgent or major improvement. Always check the specific rating of the branch you plan to visit.

Data from official government food safety agencies