Sainsburys Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Lewes
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 20 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 204 South Coast Road, Peacehaven, BN10 8JN
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Sainsburys Supermarket among the 740 places in Lewes holding top marks, 85% 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 | 740 | 85% | ← Sainsburys Supermarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyrohaven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Burger & Bird Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Oriental Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Dewdrop Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| GRS Dairy Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Hopscotch Nurseries Caring Premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 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 Lewes Council on 20 May 2024.
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 20 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewes 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 Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsburys Supermarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes 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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Sainsburys Supermarket is one of 53 rated food businesses in Peacehaven. See every hygiene rating in Peacehaven →
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