Sainsburys PLC food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Sheffield
Sainsburys PLC 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 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: J Sainsbury Plc, Archer Road, Sheffield, S8 0TD
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Sainsburys PLC among the 3,299 places in Sheffield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,299 | 75% | ← Sainsburys PLC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 451 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 Sainsburys PLC 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 PLC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2019 |
| Archer Road Beer Stop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| ABM Catering @ Jacobs Gate Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Baked 28 Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Abbey Lane Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Andos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Ambrosial Bakes Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Sainsburys PLC
What is Sainsburys PLC's food hygiene rating?
Sainsburys PLC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Sainsburys PLC 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 PLC last inspected?
Sainsburys PLC was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsburys PLC?
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 Sainsburys PLC compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsburys PLC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Sainsburys PLC 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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Understanding this rating
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