Sainsbury's Badger Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Winchester City
Sainsbury's Badger Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Badger Farm Road, Winchester, SO22 4QB
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Sainsbury's Badger Farm among the 966 places in Winchester City holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 966 | 89% | ← Sainsbury's Badger Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Sainsbury's Badger Farm none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sainsbury's Badger Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Services At Winchester School Of Art School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Compass Group At West Tytherley Cof E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Compass House Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| De Havilland Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Carroll Centre Food Pantry Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Fish & Pizza Delight Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Blue Hour Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Hampshire Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Sainsbury's Badger Farm
What is Sainsbury's Badger Farm's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury's Badger Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 13 August 2024.
Is Sainsbury's Badger Farm safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sainsbury's Badger Farm last inspected?
Sainsbury's Badger Farm was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Winchester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsbury's Badger Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sainsbury's Badger Farm compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,084 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's Badger Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Sainsbury's Badger Farm and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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