Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Riding of Yorkshire
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 30 May 2012, more than 14 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: 42 Hull Road, Anlaby, Hull, HU10 6UA
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Sainsbury's among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← Sainsbury's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Anlaby Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Bella Rosa Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Anlaby Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Ciao Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Beech Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Anlaby Park Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Brunch Sandwich Bar Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 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 East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 30 May 2012.
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 30 May 2012, more than 14 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire 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 "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 East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Sainsbury's and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Sainsbury's is one of 308 rated food businesses in Hull. See every hygiene rating in Hull →
East Riding of Yorkshire inspects and rates 3,149 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Riding of Yorkshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastriding.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →