Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Derby City
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 10 October 2025, 9 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: Kingsway, Mackworth, DE22 3NH
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Sainsbury's among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← Sainsbury's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 316 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Morley Superstore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Brackensdale Spencer Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| ASN Retail Ltd (Nisa Mackworth) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Ashgate Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Asda PFS Mackworth Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Ashbourne Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Blends at Markeaton St. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
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 Derby City Council on 10 October 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 10 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsbury's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sainsbury's compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City 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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Sainsbury's is one of 47 rated food businesses in Derby Derbyshire. See every hygiene rating in Derby Derbyshire →
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