Food Hygiene Ratings for Sainsbury'S Local

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

110
Locations
5.0/5
Average Rating
97.2%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good97.2%103
Good2.8%3
Satisfactory0.0%0
Improvement Needed0.0%0
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Sainsbury'S Local has 110 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, 97.2% 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 — Birmingham has the lowest average rating for Sainsbury'S Local while Barnet 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
Hounslow75.0/5
Stockton On Tees65.0/5
Bristol55.0/5
Bromley55.0/5
Hammersmith and Fulham55.0/5
Birmingham44.8/5
Liverpool45.0/5
Richmond-Upon-Thames44.8/5
Wandsworth45.0/5
Barnet35.0/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Sainsbury'S Local's average food hygiene rating?+

Sainsbury'S Local has an average food hygiene rating of 5.0 out of 5 across 110 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.6/5.

How many Sainsbury'S Local locations have a rating of 5?+

There are currently 103 Sainsbury'S Local locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 97.2% of all rated branches.

Which Sainsbury'S Local has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Sainsbury'S Local locations are in areas like Birmingham. 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