Sainsburys food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Derbyshire Dales
Sainsburys 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 6 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Cawdor Way, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3SP
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Sainsburys among the 526 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 64% 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 | 526 | 64% | ← Sainsburys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bowl Matlock Takeaway/sandwich shop | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Bridge News & Coffee Shop Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2018 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Ostello Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Bradmans Pub/bar/nightclub | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Sainsburys
What is Sainsburys's food hygiene rating?
Sainsburys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 6 October 2024.
Is Sainsburys 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 last inspected?
Sainsburys was last inspected on 6 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsburys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsburys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Sainsburys 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Sainsburys is one of 111 rated food businesses in Matlock. See every hygiene rating in Matlock →
Derbyshire Dales inspects and rates 904 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Derbyshire Dales →
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