Sainsburys food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Edinburgh (City of)
Sainsburys has no published result under Scotland's food hygiene scheme yet.
The rating: Awaiting inspection
The rating dates from 18 October 2024, 20 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: 52 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Halal Market Retailers - other | 51 yards away | Pass | 8 January 2024 |
| 10 Hill Place Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 58 yards away | Pass | 1 August 2022 |
| Al Medina Food Store Retailers - other | 118 yards away | Pass | 2 December 2024 |
| Afscot Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | Pass | 9 May 2026 |
| 56 North Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | Pass | 8 November 2023 |
| Aihua Chinese Supermarket Retailers - other | 236 yards away | Pass | 26 July 2018 |
| Antojitos Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | Pass | 23 June 2025 |
| A& O Edinburgh City and Bar Fifty Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 423 yards away | Pass | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Sainsburys
What is Sainsburys's food hygiene rating?
Sainsburys does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Awaiting inspection".
When was Sainsburys last inspected?
Sainsburys was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Edinburgh (City of) Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Edinburgh (City of) 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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