Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · South Gloucestershire
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd 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 18 October 2024, 20 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: Sainsburys Local, 2 - 4 Badminton Road, Downend, BS16 6BQ
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd among the 1,402 places in South Gloucestershire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,402 | 84% | ← Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 437 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 Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd 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 Supermarkets Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Gardens Day Nursery Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Abm Catering At Christ Church C E Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Acorn Care Providers Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Areeshaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Abm Catering @ Barley Close Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| AIP C/O St Augustines Of Canterbury Catholic Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| 501Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
Questions about Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd
What is Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 18 October 2024.
Is Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd 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 Supermarkets Ltd last inspected?
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd?
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 Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd 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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Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd is one of 52 rated food businesses in Downend. See every hygiene rating in Downend →
South Gloucestershire inspects and rates 2,111 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Gloucestershire →
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