Sainsbury's Burnley food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Burnley
Sainsbury's Burnley 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 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Sainsburys Active Way, Burnley, BB11 1BS
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Sainsbury's Burnley among the 551 places in Burnley holding top marks, 70% 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 | 551 | 70% | ← Sainsbury's Burnley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 93 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 Very 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 Burnley 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 Burnley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Cafe - Compass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2022 |
| Circus Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2019 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Chaiiwala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2024 |
| Bull Ring Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Sainsbury's Burnley
What is Sainsbury's Burnley's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury's Burnley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Sainsbury's Burnley 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 Burnley last inspected?
Sainsbury's Burnley was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Burnley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsbury's Burnley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Burnley compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's Burnley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Sainsbury's Burnley 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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