Sainsbury's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Croydon
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
This is a fresh result: Sainsbury's was inspected on 16 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood, SE25 6XB
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Sainsbury's among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Sainsbury's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Star Food & Wine Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| 123-Shine Holiday Camp Other catering premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| A Taste Of Ochie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2021 |
| Acacia Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| 1885 Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Alive Foodbank At Elim Pentecostal Church Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 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 Croydon Council on 16 May 2026.
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 16 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon 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 "good", 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 compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsbury's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon 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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