Sainsbury's Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Rugby
Sainsbury's Shop 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
This is a fresh result: Sainsbury's Shop was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 385 Dunchurch Road, Rugby, CV22 6HU
How it compares in Rugby
That puts Sainsbury's Shop among the 595 places in Rugby holding top marks, 73% 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 | 595 | 73% | ← Sainsbury's Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 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 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 Sainsbury's Shop 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 Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anya Court Caring Premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Earle House School/college/university | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Bilton C of E Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| DGM Slush Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Express Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Central Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Chimney Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Abm catering @ Rugby Free Secondary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Sainsbury's Shop
What is Sainsbury's Shop's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury's Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rugby Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Sainsbury's Shop 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 Sainsbury's Shop last inspected?
Sainsbury's Shop was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsbury's Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sainsbury's Shop compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects Sainsbury's Shop 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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