Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · East Riding of Yorkshire
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 30 April 2025, 14 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: Limb Road, Pocklington, York, YO42 2GG
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Sainsbury's among the 2,504 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,504 | 84% | ← Sainsbury's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 171 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Pocklington Sports Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | Exempt | |
| Alibiltoncooks Ltd Other catering premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Stewart Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 yards away | Exempt | |
| Judsons Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| WF Burton Butchers Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2026 |
| Young People Count Other catering premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2021 |
| Bengal Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
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 East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 30 April 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 30 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Sainsbury's compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Sainsbury's is one of 74 rated food businesses in Pocklington. See every hygiene rating in Pocklington →
East Riding of Yorkshire inspects and rates 3,149 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Riding of Yorkshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastriding.gov.uk
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