Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cambridge City
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 13 February 2025, 16 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: 44 - 46 Sidney Street, Cambridge, CB2 3HX
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts Sainsbury's among the 998 places in Cambridge City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 998 | 78% | ← Sainsbury's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird and Blend Tea Co. Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| American Candy Store Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Ben's Cookies Other catering premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Bould Brothers Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
| Byron Hamburgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Barot Stores Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
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 Cambridge City Council on 13 February 2025.
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 13 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cambridge City 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 "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sainsbury's compare to other places in Cambridge City?
78% of the 1,287 rated food businesses in Cambridge City hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City 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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