J Sainsbury Plc food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Brighton and Hove
J Sainsbury Plc 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
The rating dates from 18 January 2018, more than 8 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: 13-15 Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1EJ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so J Sainsbury Plc sits behind roughly 2,255 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,255 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ← J Sainsbury Plc | |
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 260 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 J Sainsbury Plc 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 J Sainsbury Plc, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Other catering premises | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Al Duomo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Bagelman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| A&O Brighton Caring Premises | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| As You Like It Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2022 |
| Allsorts Off Licence Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| 313 At The Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| 17 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
Questions about J Sainsbury Plc
What is J Sainsbury Plc's food hygiene rating?
J Sainsbury Plc has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 18 January 2018.
Is J Sainsbury Plc 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 J Sainsbury Plc last inspected?
J Sainsbury Plc was last inspected on 18 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at J Sainsbury Plc?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J Sainsbury Plc compare to other places in Brighton and Hove?
82% of the 2,751 rated food businesses in Brighton and Hove hold the top rating of 5, while J Sainsbury Plc holds a 4. 353 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects J Sainsbury Plc 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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