Sainsbury's Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Birmingham
Sainsbury's Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 February 2012, more than 14 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: 36-38 Boldmere Road, Birmingham, B73 5TD
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Sainsbury's Local sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Sainsbury's Local | |
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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's Local 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 Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boldmere Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Boldmere Drink Store Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2009 |
| Boldmere Post Office & Cards & Stationery Mobile caterer | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2021 |
| Ashleigh House Caring Premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Boldmere Butchers Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2016 |
| Bar 90 Boldmere Pub/bar/nightclub | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Boldmere Harvester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Angels Day Nursery Birmingham Ltd Caring Premises | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Sainsbury's Local
What is Sainsbury's Local's food hygiene rating?
Sainsbury's Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 6 February 2012.
Is Sainsbury's Local safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sainsbury's Local last inspected?
Sainsbury's Local was last inspected on 6 February 2012, more than 14 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsbury's Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sainsbury's Local compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Sainsbury's Local holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Sainsbury's Local 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
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