Sainsburys food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · South Norfolk
Sainsburys 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 7 May 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: Sainsburys Supermarket, William Frost Way, Costessey, NR5 0JS
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Sainsburys among the 823 places in South Norfolk 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 | 823 | 84% | ← Sainsburys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 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 Sainsburys 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 Sainsburys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Marks And Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Costa Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Pizza Hut Restaurants - Dine In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| McDonald's Restaurants Limited Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Sainsburys
What is Sainsburys's food hygiene rating?
Sainsburys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Sainsburys 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 Sainsburys last inspected?
Sainsburys was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsburys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Sainsburys compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsburys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Sainsburys is one of 59 rated food businesses in Costessey. See every hygiene rating in Costessey →
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