J Sainsbury Plc food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Ipswich
J Sainsbury Plc 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 15 April 2025, 14 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: Sainsbury's, 38-40 Upper Brook Street, Ipswich, IP4 1DR
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts J Sainsbury Plc among the 989 places in Ipswich holding top marks, 95% 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 | 989 | 95% | ← J Sainsbury Plc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 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 J Sainsbury Plc 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 J Sainsbury Plc, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Candy Corner Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Best Kebab Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Brighten The Corners Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Best Convenience Store Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
| Bacau European Food Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bacau European Food Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| BME Suffolk Support Group Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
Questions about J Sainsbury Plc
What is J Sainsbury Plc's food hygiene rating?
J Sainsbury Plc has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 15 April 2025.
Is J Sainsbury Plc 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 J Sainsbury Plc last inspected?
J Sainsbury Plc was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ipswich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at J Sainsbury Plc?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J Sainsbury Plc compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and J Sainsbury Plc is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects J Sainsbury Plc 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch J Sainsbury Plc and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Ipswich inspects and rates 1,120 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Ipswich →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.ipswich.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →