Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Waverley
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 6 November 2025, 8 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 Water Lane, Farnham, GU9 9NJ
How it compares in Waverley
That puts Sainsbury's among the 755 places in Waverley holding top marks, 79% 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 | 755 | 79% | ← Sainsbury's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Farnham Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Farnham Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bells Piece Cheshire Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Campus & Co Farnham Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Greggs Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Beagleys Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| BP Farnham SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 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 Waverley Council on 6 November 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 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley 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 Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley 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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