Sainsburys Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Suffolk
Sainsburys Supermarket 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 8 September 2025, 10 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: Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited, 9 Tower Road, Gisleham, NR33 7NG
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Sainsburys Supermarket among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Sainsburys Supermarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 Very 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 Supermarket 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 Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2018 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2019 |
| Costa Other catering premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Greggs Plc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| DPC Fish Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| AB Catering Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Deans Beans Pitstop Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Adventure Island Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about Sainsburys Supermarket
What is Sainsburys Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Sainsburys Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Sainsburys Supermarket 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 Supermarket last inspected?
Sainsburys Supermarket was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsburys Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Supermarket compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsburys Supermarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Sainsburys Supermarket 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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