Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Norfolk
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 9 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, Bacton Road, North Walsham, NR28 9DS
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Sainsbury's among the 1,257 places in North Norfolk 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 | 1,257 | 86% | ← Sainsbury's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Gardens Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 February 2026 |
| Walsham Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| North Walsham Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Three Cottages Fish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Sainsburys Petrol Station Retailers - other | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Mundesley Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 August 2025 |
| Salvation Army Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Piknikbox Totally Gluten Free Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
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 North Norfolk Council on 9 September 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 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sainsbury's compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Sainsbury's is one of 96 rated food businesses in North Walsham. See every hygiene rating in North Walsham →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northnorfolk.gov.uk
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