Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Camden
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 March 2025, 15 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: 17-23 Farringdon Road, EC1M 3HA
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd sits behind roughly 1,993 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ← Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Supermarkets Ltd 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 Supermarkets Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
Questions about Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd
What is Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Camden Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd last inspected?
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Supermarkets Ltd compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd holds a 4. 654 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd 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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