Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Barnsley
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 4 March 2025, 16 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, 2 St Helens Way, S71 2PR
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Sainsbury's among the 1,344 places in Barnsley holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,344 | 83% | ← Sainsbury's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey's Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Barnsley Bowl Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Carlton & Smithies Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell ltd (BM Caterers) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Bettalives Lundwood Food Pantry Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Care Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Abbey Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
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 Barnsley Council on 4 March 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 4 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsbury's?
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 Sainsbury's compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley 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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