Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Ayrshire
Sainsbury's passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the supermarket met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 4 September 2024, 22 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: 59-67 Hamilton Street, Saltcoats, KA21 5DT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galos Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | Pass | 16 October 2024 |
| Blossom and Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | Pass | 20 January 2026 |
| Basebowl Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | Pass | 16 January 2026 |
| Aroma Wok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | Pass | 11 June 2026 |
| Kirkgate Parish Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | Pass | 13 September 2018 |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | Pass | 1 July 2022 |
| Eglinton Diner & Fish Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | Pass | 20 January 2026 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 212 yards away | Pass | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about Sainsbury's
What is Sainsbury's's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury's does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Sainsbury's last inspected?
Sainsbury's was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Ayrshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
North Ayrshire 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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