Food Hygiene Ratings for Sainsburys

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

155
Locations
5.0/5
Average Rating
99.1%
Rated 5/5
0.0%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good99.1%114
Good0.9%1
Satisfactory0.0%0
Improvement Needed0.0%0
Major Improvement0.0%0
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Sainsburys has 155 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, 99.1% 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 — Barnet 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

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
Kirklees55.0/5
Barnet44.8/5
Folkestone and Hythe45.0/5
South Oxfordshire45.0/5
Camden35.0/5

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

How many Sainsburys locations have a rating of 5?+

The source snapshot contains 114 Sainsburys locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 99.1% of all rated branches.

Which Sainsburys has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Sainsburys locations are in areas like Barnet. 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