Food Hygiene Ratings for Sainsbury'S Local

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

127
Locations
5.0/5
Average Rating
96.6%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good96.6%115
Good3.4%4
Satisfactory0.0%0
Improvement Needed0.0%0
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Sainsbury'S Local has 127 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 4.7/5, indicating strong food hygiene standards across the chain.

Of all rated locations, 96.6% 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 — Southwark 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

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
Wandsworth55.0/5
Birmingham44.8/5
City of London Corporation45.0/5
Liverpool45.0/5
Richmond-Upon-Thames44.8/5

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 127 inspected locations in the UK. This is above the national average of 4.7/5.

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

The source snapshot contains 115 Sainsbury'S Local locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 96.6% 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 Southwark. 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