Sainsbury Petrol Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Hillingdon
Sainsbury Petrol Station 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 11 January 2010, more than 16 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: Petrol Station Lombardy Retail Park, Coldharbour Lane, UB3 3EX
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts Sainsbury Petrol Station among the 1,284 places in Hillingdon holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,284 | 64% | ← Sainsbury Petrol Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 203 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 101 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 225 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 Very 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 Petrol Station 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 Petrol Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Boy Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| A Taste of Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Baldev's Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2021 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Amore Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
Questions about Sainsbury Petrol Station
What is Sainsbury Petrol Station's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury Petrol Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 11 January 2010.
Is Sainsbury Petrol Station 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 Petrol Station last inspected?
Sainsbury Petrol Station was last inspected on 11 January 2010, more than 16 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsbury Petrol Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Petrol Station compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,008 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury Petrol Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Sainsbury Petrol Station 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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