Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Leeds
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 22 August 2013, more than 12 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: 296 Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 6LY
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Sainsbury's among the 4,253 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,253 | 75% | ← Sainsbury's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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's 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's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| A Slice Of Home Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2019 |
| Barthorpe Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2018 |
| Alderbrook Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Scott Hall Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2015 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2019 |
| Beck And Call Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Allerton C Of E Primary School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
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 Leeds Council on 22 August 2013.
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 22 August 2013, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsbury's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sainsbury's compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds 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 111 rated food businesses in Moortown. See every hygiene rating in Moortown →
Leeds inspects and rates 7,392 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Leeds →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.leeds.gov.uk/
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