Sainsburys food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Elmbridge
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 5 February 2025, 17 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, 53 New Zealand Avenue, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1AD
How it compares in Elmbridge
That puts Sainsburys among the 757 places in Elmbridge holding top marks, 77% 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 | 757 | 77% | ← Sainsburys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argos Retailers - other | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Buenos Aires Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Cake Box Walton On Thames Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Cacao Route Chocolatier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Bowl Butler Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 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 Elmbridge Council on 5 February 2025.
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 5 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Elmbridge 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 Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsburys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge 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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