Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Tunbridge Wells
Sainsbury's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Sainsbury's was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Sainsbury's Local, 60 - 64 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PE
How this rating has changed
Sainsbury's was re-inspected on 12 June 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2026 | 4 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
In Tunbridge Wells, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Sainsbury's sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ← Sainsbury's | |
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Buddies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Bogeys Other catering premises | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Galitos /Monster Burgerz /Greek Gyros / Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Basil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Even Flow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| BP M And S Simply Food Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Crossways Community Caring Premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2012 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Sainsbury's
What is Sainsbury's's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Sainsbury's safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sainsbury's last inspected?
Sainsbury's was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tunbridge Wells 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 "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sainsbury's compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, while Sainsbury's holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells 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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