Sainsburys food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Edinburgh (City of)
Sainsburys passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the supermarket met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 10 June 2014, 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: 72-80 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 252 yards away | Pass | 11 February 2025 |
| Alby's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 16 November 2023 |
| Argyle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 3 May 2012 |
| Argile Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 25 April 2025 |
| Argyle Place Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 25 September 2025 |
| Aihua Chinese Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 26 July 2018 |
| 56 North Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 8 November 2023 |
| Afscot Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 9 May 2026 |
Questions about Sainsburys
What is Sainsburys's food hygiene rating?
Sainsburys does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Sainsburys last inspected?
Sainsburys was last inspected on 10 June 2014, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Edinburgh (City of) Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Edinburgh (City of) 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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