Sainsburys food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Epsom and Ewell
Sainsburys 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 January 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: 1 Mercury House, 4 - 8 Cheam Road, Ewell, KT17 1SN
How it compares in Epsom and Ewell
That puts Sainsburys among the 345 places in Epsom and Ewell holding top marks, 77% 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 | 345 | 77% | ← Sainsburys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Sainsburys 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Things Nice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Aramark @ Nestots Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| 17 Banstead Road Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2010 |
| Appleby House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Accent Catering @ Little Downsend School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about Sainsburys
What is Sainsburys's food hygiene rating?
Sainsburys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epsom and Ewell Council on 10 January 2012.
Is Sainsburys 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 last inspected?
Sainsburys was last inspected on 10 January 2012, more than 14 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epsom and Ewell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsburys?
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 Sainsburys compare to other places in Epsom and Ewell?
77% of the 447 rated food businesses in Epsom and Ewell hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsburys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epsom and Ewell Council inspects Sainsburys 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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