Sainsburys Supermarkets food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Tandridge
Sainsburys Supermarkets 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 4 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 86-88 Station Road East, Oxted, RH8 0QA
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts Sainsburys Supermarkets among the 562 places in Tandridge holding top marks, 92% 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 | 562 | 92% | ← Sainsburys Supermarkets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Sainsburys Supermarkets 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 Sainsburys Supermarkets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ginistry Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Hammond's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Pan and Vino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Gurkha Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Oxted Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Brisk Burger Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Sainsburys Supermarkets
What is Sainsburys Supermarkets's food hygiene rating?
Sainsburys Supermarkets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 4 October 2023.
Is Sainsburys Supermarkets 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 Sainsburys Supermarkets last inspected?
Sainsburys Supermarkets was last inspected on 4 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tandridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsburys Supermarkets?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sainsburys Supermarkets compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsburys Supermarkets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects Sainsburys Supermarkets 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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Sainsburys Supermarkets is one of 87 rated food businesses in Oxted. See every hygiene rating in Oxted →
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