Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Barking and Dagenham
Sainsbury's 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 27 May 2023, more than 3 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: 97-131 High Road, RM6 6PB
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
That puts Sainsbury's among the 657 places in Barking and Dagenham holding top marks, 55% 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 | 657 | 55% | ← Sainsbury's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 249 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aguona Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| AM News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Ann's General Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bambinos Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Amiraj Caterers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
Questions about Sainsbury's
What is Sainsbury's's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 27 May 2023.
Is Sainsbury's 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 last inspected?
Sainsbury's was last inspected on 27 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barking and Dagenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsbury's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 compare to other places in Barking and Dagenham?
55% of the 1,197 rated food businesses in Barking and Dagenham hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham 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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