Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Dover
Sainsbury's 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 19 June 2025, 12 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: 36 - 38 West Street, Deal, CT14 6AH
How it compares in Dover
That puts Sainsbury's among the 892 places in Dover holding top marks, 82% 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 | 892 | 82% | ← Sainsbury's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 112 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Museum of the Moving Image Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Queen street tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Blair's Soft Play Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Creative Minds Nursery Caring Premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Age UK South Kent Coast Caring Premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Astor Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
Questions about Sainsbury's
What is Sainsbury's's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Sainsbury's 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 last inspected?
Sainsbury's was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsbury's?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sainsbury's compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover 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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Sainsbury's is one of 199 rated food businesses in Deal. See every hygiene rating in Deal →
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