Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Edinburgh (City of)
Sainsbury's passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the supermarket met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 23 August 2018, more than 7 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: 222-228 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, EH15 2AU
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sainsbury's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babyfaced Baker Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | Pass | 9 January 2025 |
| Baguettes Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | Pass | 10 November 2025 |
| Aemilia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | Pass | 24 November 2022 |
| Bayne's Bakers Retailers - other | 231 yards away | Pass | 9 April 2026 |
| 108 Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 326 yards away | Pass | 26 April 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 24 September 2018 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 12 May 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Sainsbury's
What is Sainsbury's's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury's does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Sainsbury's last inspected?
Sainsbury's was last inspected on 23 August 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Edinburgh (City of) Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Edinburgh (City of) Council inspects Sainsbury's 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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