Sainsburys Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wakefield
Sainsburys Local 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 4 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: Racca Green, Knottingley, WF11 8AT
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Sainsburys Local among the 2,111 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← Sainsburys Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 Local 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 Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibby's Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Temptations Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Foundry Lane Club and Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2016 |
| Church Cafe @ Knottingley Community Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Knottingley St Boltophs C of E Academy Catering School/college/university | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Knottingley RUFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Lees Lunchbox Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Sainsburys Local
What is Sainsburys Local's food hygiene rating?
Sainsburys Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 4 January 2018.
Is Sainsburys Local 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 Local last inspected?
Sainsburys Local was last inspected on 4 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsburys Local?
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 Local compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsburys Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Sainsburys Local 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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